One Body

1 Corinthians 12 (New International Version)

I'm going to pull a few punches here and there in my commentary, and these things are my observations and don't necessarily reflect the views of Heartland Church. This passage seems to echo what I feel we as a church body need to work on for opportunities for growth. We have a lot of parts and pieces all functioning and doing their particular roles, but I don't think we have communication or a spirit of one within. I know there has been dissension in the church about who has what resources, or what is important at any particular one time. Before we start thinking too much on the "my part" or the "my team" we need to think of the "OUR CHURCH" and "GOD'S WILL" part of what we're focusing on. Just as each part of our body has a specific role and nothing can elevate itself higher than other parts, we should take the same mentality in our church ministries. Just because one particular ministry isn't the same or have the same level of enthusiasm/participation/etc... doesn't mean it's not a vital part or something that isn't worth effort. Those words offered up from that verse should weigh heavily enough on their own. Let's connect hearts to God and to one another - how ever God leads us.