Unity

 

1 Corinthians 12:25-27 NIVUK

so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

 

The image of a body for the church of the Lord Jesus Christ demonstrates that we’re united, but also that we’re diverse. We’re not just one giant tongue. Neither should the eye despise the foot.

If we stub our toe, we feel pain coursing through our bodies. If we get complimented for our fine facial features, we feel good! When Christians are slaughtered in Nigeria, the rest of us should mourn. When there’s revival we ought to rejoice.

We shouldn’t be divisive and critical of one another. We shouldn’t ‘kick a man when he’s down’. Instead, we ought to aim for restoration.

We wouldn’t amputate a hand lightly. So, we ought to do all we can to keep ourselves wholesome and intact as the body of Christ. Even if we’re overlooked by the world- and the rest of the body- we’re valued by our Lord and Saviour.

‘God, we pray that You would help us as temples of the Holy Spirit to honour You and so to rejoice. Please help us also when we suffer. In Christ’s name we pray, amen’