1 Corinthians 12

Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it (verse 27)

All of us together are the body of Christ. Yet how little we act like it – how little most members do to actually advance His kingdom. It is as though a hand wants to go forward, but the rest of the body can’t be bothered, so it just stays home… preventing even the willing hand from moving.

I cannot make the rest of the body move. But as a member, I can do the small parts I can, encouraging still other to move forwards.

I also need to spend more time in prayer for the church. God will convict others – even those I have no influence over, even those I will never meet this side of heaven – if I spend time labouring in prayer for them.

But am I perhaps holding others back from completing their work for Christ. Do I subtly discourage me friends from chasing after Him with all their hearts? How can I change to be more encouraging of the works that Christ wants to do in their lives? It is something to ponder.