https://odb.org/2024/04/24/united-diversity
In 1 Corinthians 12:22, Paul asserts that the weaker ones in the body are indispensable. In verse 23, he said that the parts we think are less honourable, we treat with special honour. Meaning to say all have a part to play in the church, but we give special honour and consideration to the weaker ones.
Having worked for more than 30 years now, the phrase I am more familiar with at the workplace is that “no one is indispensable.” Everyone may be replaced at any time, and if you are weak, you will be left behind. Treating the weaker ones with honour is unheard of as the world celebrates success and the strong and the fittest. Very few organisations give a special place for the weaker ones as the game is to churn out profits. It is not about being charitable.
I think the message this morning is that everyone has a role to play in the body of Christ in the universal church. Yes, it is true that the sovereign will of God will be achieved regardless of our response to His calling. Yet the role that we are to play is indispensable. No one can substitute our unique God-given talents and spiritual giftings. Each and every one of us has a special place in the Kingdom of God. God’s plans and purposes for us were formulated even before the foundations of the earth.
Start discovering what part we are to play. For example, putting in the effort to wake early and write and send out these morning devotional commentaries is my part to play. It is unique as I believe there are not many actually doing this on a regular, daily basis. I have discovered my role, my niche. This is on top of the other things I help out in church. What about you? What’s your unique and special God-given talent and spiritual gifting? Have you discovered, developed, and started serving Jesus with your talent? Everyone of us in the Kingdom of God is indispensable! Take up your role, do your part, onward Christian soldiers!
Ronnie's Thoughts 