February 06 - One Body, Many Members

For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. - I Corinthians 12:12

Just as the church universal contains many parts, the local church body consists of many members. Each member has been blessed with a unique gift and talent to contribute to the body. Scripture instructs us to edify one another with our gifts and talents so that Christ may be glorified and the local body strengthened. Among the various gifts and talents the Lord grants each of us is the proper use of our time, money, abilities, and duties to support the local body of Christ.

One duty that is often neglected is our faithful attendance of worship services. For Scripture tells us in Hebrews 10:25 "not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together." It pleases the Lord when His people come together to worship Him in truth and in spirit. Therefore, the church is more than brick and mortar; it is a place to worship God Almighty and to build up the body of Christ.

So what is your role in the body of Christ? Are you fully utilizing the gifts and talents that God has bestowed upon you? Are you willing to increase your participation in the church with your gifts and faithful presence?

- Ted and Tunk Bugay