We are an accumulation of parts.

External and internal, we are put together “Masterfully” for multiple uses. We have a coordination with all these various parts which usually works perfectly….which was the Original Intention.

We do not govern our breathing when asleep.
Neither do we purpose our heart to beat.
When cut, our epidermis rebuilds itself with a slow regeneration through stages of healing.

We are given skulls designed to protect the brain within. We are constructed with a cage of bones around our vital internal organs.

We are given those brains to think, reason and govern our voluntary responses.
We are given hands with fingers to manipulate the physical world around us.

Feet allow us balance and ambulatory ability.

All these elements function properly to allow us life and existence.

What’s the most important body part?
My answer is …do away with one and then decide its importance.

They are all vital and essential.

So it is with the various parts of the “body” of Christ.

Are you His Hands?
His Feet?
His Heart, Mind?

We all have a designated and gifted role in the proper functioning of the “body” of Christ’s Church.

Some are the Brains…,these people think and lead administratively.
Some are the Hands…these people reach out to draw and encourage others to come and grow. They serve to facilitate needs.
Some are His Eyes…they look around, watch and see the needs in people.
Some are His Heart…they feel the hurt and show the Love Christ poured and pours out upon the world.

Which part of the “body” are you?

I believe the secret to a successful Christian existence is to look, seek and find which “body” part God has formed you to be and to fulfill that use and practice.
The full practice of your Gift will make the “body” function more completely.

It’s what we are formed to do……to be the Mind, Eyes, Ears, Heart, Mouth, Hands and Feet of Christ in the world until we are used up and or until He returns.

Every part matters.

Every person matters.

You are indeed the “body” of Christ.

Be a fully involved and properly functioning part of that “body”.

Terry
April 29, 2015