Service in God's Body

“And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all."” Mark 9:34

“No much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.” 1 Corinthians 12:22-25

   In conversation this week it was said, “Looking back, it was just like God was filling in all the pieces (people) needed for our church to see the growth He ordained.”  It is no secret, that no one at Rowletts Baptist is the same as any member.  Even the twins among us have their own strengths and weaknesses, gifts and struggles.  What we forget sometimes is the differences among us are actually ordained by God, and is a large part of His beautiful body. 

   When we are justified through faith in Jesus Christ, God gives us each certain rewards. Most notable among these is salvation from the penalties of our sins.  Each believer is also indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and in that measure we are given a gift for use in service to Him.  The use of this gift is essential for many things.  It aids the individual in worship to Christ, by working for Him.  It also embeds the person into the church (an organization for glorifying Jesus Christ through service.)  Each individual serving in their capacity makes other’s service easier.  When all believers work to meet the needs of the church, each individual’s needs are met through co-dependence.  Every piece of the puzzle is essential, just as we need each part of our body to function at our most efficient. 

   With the opportunity to exercise our individual gifts so essential, there must be ample avenues to work for everyone.  There are still many chances to help with upcoming events, and with our regular programs.  If you are called to assist in them, see the committee chairpersons to see how.  There are also thousands of people in Hart County that are not attending services anywhere; we need people with a burden to reach them, to step up with a ministry and commit to it.  While your idea may be too large for yourself, we have many people who will surely step in, if you will step out. 

   Our prayers are continued to reach the lost.  We must find new ways to tell them about the Jesus of the Bible.  Then Jesus will once again be glorified for ministering to the needy, through a mixture of individual people and talents, and most of all, for dying to save another lost soul.