Daily Bread (Unused Muscles)

[shortlady]

Unused Muscles
READ: 1 Corinthians 12:14-27

The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. —1 Corinthians 12:7
My wife recently visited a physiotherapist to seek relief for her neck and shoulder pain. When the problem did not go away after several visits, she asked why. She was told that her pain was because of some “lazy neck muscles.”

Apparently, the neck muscles that were supposed to hold her head upright were not doing their job. As a result, her shoulder muscles had to take over the function of holding up her head. This caused unnaturally stiffened shoulder muscles. The solution? Exercises were prescribed to train her neck muscles to do what they were designed to do.

In a way, her problem depicts what happens in the body of Christ. God has given each believer gifts that are to be exercised for the common good of the church (1 Cor. 12:7). But when some don’t pull their weight, others far less gifted in those areas must pitch in. Although the body of Christ continues to function, it is not functioning at its best. There are some overworked Christians around!

God wants us to use our spiritual gifts to benefit others in the church. When we work together, we keep the body strong. What has God gifted you to do so that you can help relieve the strain the church is suffering? — C. P. Hia

All Christians have been gifted
By grace from God above,
Equipped to build and strengthen
The church in faith and love. —Fitzhugh

Teamwork divides the effort and multiplies the effect.

 

[stephen]

In a way, her problem depicts what happens in the body of Christ. God has given each believer gifts that are to be exercised for the common good of the church (1 Cor. 12:7). But when some don’t pull their weight, others far less gifted in those areas must pitch in. Although the body of Christ continues to function, it is not functioning at its best. There are some overworked Christians around!

God wants us to use our spiritual gifts to benefit others in the church.

Yes such comments are true. The gifted decide for whatever reason, on some days to sit back.

I do not take offense at this in my church. Particularly in the worship team ministry

A married couple now lead our worship. They were 'thrown in at the deep end' as we say when people moved away. Two years, and many hours of practice later, they bless us 'out of our socks' Many times I have felt for them as they give so much,...... to bless us.

Ministry in whatever form can be so draining, of physical strength, time, and human resource.

We look to Jesus to revive and bless, and minister....

 

[shortlady]

Yes such comments are true. The gifted decide for whatever reason, on some days to sit back.

I do not take offense at this in my church. Particularly in the worship team ministry

A married couple now lead our worship. They were 'thrown in at the deep end' as we say when people moved away. Two years, and many hours of practice later, they bless us 'out of our socks' Many times I have felt for them as they give so much,...... to bless us.

Ministry in whatever form can be so draining, of physical strength, time, and human resource.

We look to Jesus to revive and bless, and minister....

Yea and we have to remember ministers are people like you and me. So they need prayers all the tine since the mantle they have put on is so heavy.

Be Bless
Shortlady