BE ESSENTIAL
“But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased”
(1 Co 12:18).
A paraphrase of that scripture reads, “God has placed the members of His church, every single one of them, for a vital purpose that pleases Him.”
Speaking of the church that pleases God, Paul wrote, “…may grow up in all things into Him who is the head--Christ-- from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love...” (Eph 4:15-16).
Thus, God is pleased when individual Christians are:
· Growing to be more like Christ.
· Knit together – united.
· Supplying (providing) whatever helps the church.
· Doing its share – being active in the church.
When the members participate in this way to please God, the church grows. Every member has an essential role in this. As such, essential Christians exhibit four characteristics.
1) Essential Christians are typically present at all church assemblies. Unless sick, they make it a point to never miss a service. Even though they may have to adjust schedules, suffer inconvenience or miss other activities, they do so because they are committed to helping the church please God.
2) Essential Christians seek opportunities to serve. If something needs to be done - a class to be taught, a meal to prepare, sick or bereaved members that need comforting, or emergencies that require donations, etc., they help whenever possible.
3) Essential Christians strive to be models of personal purity. Although not perfect, they strive to eliminate any and all appearances of evil in their lives (1 Thess. 5:22). Whether it involves the clothes they wear, the language they use, the places they go, or their personal habits, they try to set a Godly example.
4) Essential Christians pray…a lot! They pray for the church, the children, the preacher, the teachers, the sick, the weak and the lost. They believe in the power of persistent prayer and are always grateful for God’s answers.
It is God’s will that every single member be essential to the spiritual health and wellbeing of His church. Does this describe you? If not, come back and be essential again.
Be a Light for Christ in 2025!
Dennis
“But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased”
(1 Co 12:18).
A paraphrase of that scripture reads, “God has placed the members of His church, every single one of them, for a vital purpose that pleases Him.”
Speaking of the church that pleases God, Paul wrote, “…may grow up in all things into Him who is the head--Christ-- from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love...” (Eph 4:15-16).
Thus, God is pleased when individual Christians are:
· Growing to be more like Christ.
· Knit together – united.
· Supplying (providing) whatever helps the church.
· Doing its share – being active in the church.
When the members participate in this way to please God, the church grows. Every member has an essential role in this. As such, essential Christians exhibit four characteristics.
1) Essential Christians are typically present at all church assemblies. Unless sick, they make it a point to never miss a service. Even though they may have to adjust schedules, suffer inconvenience or miss other activities, they do so because they are committed to helping the church please God.
2) Essential Christians seek opportunities to serve. If something needs to be done - a class to be taught, a meal to prepare, sick or bereaved members that need comforting, or emergencies that require donations, etc., they help whenever possible.
3) Essential Christians strive to be models of personal purity. Although not perfect, they strive to eliminate any and all appearances of evil in their lives (1 Thess. 5:22). Whether it involves the clothes they wear, the language they use, the places they go, or their personal habits, they try to set a Godly example.
4) Essential Christians pray…a lot! They pray for the church, the children, the preacher, the teachers, the sick, the weak and the lost. They believe in the power of persistent prayer and are always grateful for God’s answers.
It is God’s will that every single member be essential to the spiritual health and wellbeing of His church. Does this describe you? If not, come back and be essential again.
Be a Light for Christ in 2025!
Dennis
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