In Touch Devotional By Dr Charles Stanley

In Touch Devotional 16 October 2022 || Dr Charles Stanley

IN TOUCH DAILY DEVOTIONAL 16 OCTOBER 2022

Sunday Reflection: Many Parts, One Body
The whole body of Christ benefits when believers use the skills God gave them.

Dr Charles Stanley Devotional October 16, 2022

To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the scriptures referenced throughout.

It’s often at this time of year that church members gather to tend to their buildings and grounds, preparing for winter and giving everything a thorough cleaning. There are many tasks to accomplish, and no one person is meant to do them all.

The strongest workers tackle the heavy jobs like moving furniture or hefty tree limbs, while those with nimble fingers clean the dust from tiny spaces. Energetic little ones run supplies, while others can prepare refreshments for all to enjoy. When the congregation labors as a team, all the tasks are completed, and everyone benefits.

The key is mutuality. In mutual relationships, we aren’t always equally equipped, but we should be equally committed to helping as best we can with the skills and talents God has given us. As the apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 12:14-18, “The body is not one part, but many,” and “God has arranged the parts, each one of them in the body, just as He desired.”

Think about it

Are you fulfilling your role in the body? If not, how can you begin to do so in a more robust and fulfilling way?

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