“All of you together are Christ’s body, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it.”- (1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT)
INTRODUCTION
One of the most powerful truths in the New Testament is that every believer in Christ is not just saved, but placed into a spiritual Body. The Christian life is not a solo journey. God never intended that anyone would walk with Him alone. We are saved into a family, a community, the Church of the Living God.
The Bible makes this very clear: “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT)
This means every believer is needed. Every believer is intentionally positioned by God.
- There is no believer without purpose.
- There is no believer without a ministry.
- There is no believer without something to contribute.
Everyone has a role and every church needs its members to function in their place.
Every Believer Matters
Many Christians think ministry is only for pastors, prophets, or those on stage. But according to Scripture, every believer is a minister in some area. God places His people intentionally. Some roles are visible and others are quiet and hidden. But all are valuable in the eyes of God.
Sometimes the most impactful ministries are the ones nobody notices.
Someone interceding quietly may be carrying the whole ministry in prayer. Someone sweeping the room before service begins may be preparing the atmosphere for the Holy Spirit to touch hearts. Someone welcoming people at the entrance may be the reason a visitor stays long enough to hear the Gospel.
This shows that in the Kingdom of God, size does not determine significance. What is unseen can be very powerful.
When We Withdraw, The Body Becomes Weaker
When an organ in the human body refuses to function, the whole body suffers. In the same way, when a believer decides not to serve, the church is affected.
Many churches today are becoming weaker not because they lack prayer or finances, but because many gifted and capable believers choose to sit in church and not take responsibility. When believers stop serving, ministries lose strength.
We were not saved to be spectators. We were saved to be vessels God uses.
Serving Others Is Serving God
Ephesians 2:10 teaches that God already prepared good works for us to walk in. That means every act of service is planned by God. Every time we serve someone, we are ministering to God Himself.
When we support someone in the church, we are honouring Christ. When we dedicate time to build the work of God, we invest in eternal things. Service is worship.
A moment for personal reflection
Each of us must ask:
- How am I serving the Body of Christ in my local church?
- Am I contributing or just attending?
- Have I withdrawn from serving, and how did that affect the church?
Serving is not optional in the Kingdom of God. It is part of who we are as followers of Christ.
CONCLUSION
Every believer has a God-given assignment in the Body of Christ. There are no unnecessary members in the church. God placed everyone in the Body for a reason. When we serve, the Church becomes stronger. When we do not serve, the Body becomes weaker.
Do not only attend the church.
Do not only enjoy the benefits of Christian fellowship.
Take your place and serve.
Your gift matters.
Your presence matters.
Your service matters.
God sees it and God rewards it.
- Quilled and adapted for this week’s article from Rick Warren (May 21, 2014) and also through teaching threads attributed to Steve
Stay blessed!
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