Part of the body of Christ - 1 Corinthians 12:27

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

  Often people say they are loners.  They may think so, but it is the exception that could live alone with no other human contact.  We all need contact of some type with people.  Many people work out of their homes but find this is lonely and would like some interaction.  Office spaces have been created to accommodate these people; they still have their business but there are others around they can visit with or bounce ideas off of.
    Just as the business man who thinks he can work alone, many Christians think they work better alone.  We are meant to work together with others in the church. (Church meaning the body of Christ).
   1 Corinthians 12:27 "Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular."

   The LORD desires that we take part in fellowship with a local community of believers - using our spiritual gifts and working together in His service.  In this passage the apostle expresses both the unity and the diversity of the body of Christ.
    The thought is not that this particular local assembly is the body of Christ.  The stress is on quality. Since they are of the body of Christ their actions and their attitudes toward one another should reflect His (Jesus') character. 
    If you look at the verses prior to 27; 20-26 and read you will find we are all parts of the body and equally important.  The body is one.  Think about this for a moment - the body is one!  Each element of the body is important; YOU ARE IMPORTANT!  You may not be the head, you may be the big toe.  Balance is difficult without the big toe.  We need balance to walk, to get around.  We are all important in the body of Christ.
   A toe, the head, little finger, the brain, or any part is important.  Without that part you are not whole. May you be whole in the body of Christ.  What can yo do to help others feel a part of church - the body of Christ?  Share the good news of Jesus Christ, our LORD and Saviour. Love you all.
    IN Christ's Love and Grace
      Johnny