“So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith” (Romans 12:5-6).
When I go to the gym, I can use machines to strengthen my body. By doing what is called “circuit training,” I can retrain my muscles. If I choose to only use one or two machines, I don’t reap the same results. It’s in diversity that the whole body benefits.
The church at Corinth had many problems because of a lack of unity. You can look around and see churches today in the same shape. Paul was determined to help the Corinthian church. They needed to see how the Spirit endows diverse gifts for the needs of the whole body of believers. The whole body benefits by working together as one in Christ.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Today begins 40 days of prayer and fasting with Free Will Baptist International Missions. Pray for God to reveal Himself to you through His Word.
