Each of us is Important in God's Plan...
Romans Chapter 12 The Apostle Paul Writes...
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us,
whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering;
Or he that teacheth, on teaching;
Or he that exhorteth, (encourages) on exhortation;
He that giveth, let him do it with simplicity;
He that ruleth, with diligence; (attentive care)
He that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Let LOVE be without dissimulation (difference) Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Not slothful in business, fervent (great warmth) in spirit; serving the Lord;
Rejoicing in HOPE;
Patient in Tribulation; continuing instant in prayer
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Bless them which persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Be of same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate.
Recompense (reward) to no man evil for evil.
Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Dearly beloved,
Avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay", saith the Lord.
Therefore if think enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink
1 Corinthians 3:16
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
Remember, Romans 12: 5 says:
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
So, as believers, this is why it is so important for you to find a church home.
You are so valuable in your service to God, and the church will function better with you there, because you are a part of that body. If you lost an arm, you would not function as well. Even if you lost a finger, even the tip of a finger. And so even the smallest of parts are important. Never underestimate your value to God.
love in Christ, trisha
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us,
whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering;
Or he that teacheth, on teaching;
Or he that exhorteth, (encourages) on exhortation;
He that giveth, let him do it with simplicity;
He that ruleth, with diligence; (attentive care)
He that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Let LOVE be without dissimulation (difference) Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Not slothful in business, fervent (great warmth) in spirit; serving the Lord;
Rejoicing in HOPE;
Patient in Tribulation; continuing instant in prayer
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Bless them which persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Be of same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate.
Recompense (reward) to no man evil for evil.
Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Dearly beloved,
Avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay", saith the Lord.
Therefore if think enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink
1 Corinthians 3:16
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
Remember, Romans 12: 5 says:
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
So, as believers, this is why it is so important for you to find a church home.
You are so valuable in your service to God, and the church will function better with you there, because you are a part of that body. If you lost an arm, you would not function as well. Even if you lost a finger, even the tip of a finger. And so even the smallest of parts are important. Never underestimate your value to God.
love in Christ, trisha