Wednesday 3/4/13

Ephesians 4:11-12 ESV

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers,  to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

Just like a body has many members with different functions: eyes, mouth, ear... a church also has many members with different functions: apostles, prophets, teachers... God gives us spiritual gifts and skills so that we can work together for ministries, for building up the body of Christ and every Christians.

In a body, very parts are equally important, and all parts must work together in harmony and do their roles for the body to work. Similarly, each of us is equally important in God and we must work together in harmony for the church to prosper. We must not think ourselves higher, or lower, or envy with others. Instead, we must mind our gifts, our roles, our ministries and do it well.