God’s great master plan
The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. … All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it. (1 Corinthians 12:12,27 NLT)
Each person has their part to do for the Lord and that all the credit shouldn’t be given to just one person. At the end of the day, the Lord is the one who touches people’s lives and changes them for the better; we simply help lead them to Him. Maybe our part was to say a kind word, give them a smile, pass on a scripture or a quote to read, or to pray with them.
“For we are co-workers in God’s service.” (1 Corinthians 3:9) “Co-workers in God’s service.” I like that. It helps me look at fellow Christians differently. Rather than nit-picking over doctrinal differences or denominations, I look at them as co-workers.
I’ve also decided not to get discouraged if I don’t see the results of my labors, either immediately or over the long term. I’ll leave that up to the Lord and His timing. Remember, the commendation we want from the Lord at the end of the day is, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”
In the meantime, let’s enjoy the little blessings and successes that come our way, knowing we’re all part of God’s great master plan. [1]
The Bible tells us that we are part of the body of Christ, that if we let the Spirit move through us, we can become the hands of Christ on earth. - Cathleen Falsani
[1] Anchor Part of Something Bigger
