One of the specific things God always wants Christ's Body to do is to meet tangible needs. This is even more important in times of crisis, and we need the whole Body to work together to be effective. What job will you use your gift to accomplish?
Series: Authentic Faith: Be The Body
Speaker: John Pryor
Notes:
Play your part. God designed us to work together. We must harmonize; each of us must play the part the Holy Spirit empowers us to play. The senses, the core, and the limbs of a human body form a perfect metaphor for how this works.
Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Corinthians 1:10 & 12:27-31
Build the body by working together. This does not mean trying to get all the parts to function the same way and do the same things. We help each other get stronger and more effective by supporting one another as we do things together.
Ephesians 4:2-16, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12-14
Meet physical needs. Christ expects His Body to provide for each other—and our neighbors—in relevant, tangible ways. We must work together to provide food, drink, shelter, clothing, medical care, and intentional presence. This is always true and even more important in times of crisis.
Matthew 25:35-40, James 2
Lord, I will use my gift of _____ to…