THERE’S NO ‘I’ IN THE WORD BODY
Kingdom Kids devotions authorize Jesus’ LORDship over our lives.
Song of Songs 4:12: “You are a garden locked up, my sister, my bride; you are a spring enclosed, a sealed fountain.”
Author Solomon writes adoring words showing that our Father is crazy about His kids. Male/female labels (sister, bride) should be taken metaphorically [met-a-FOR-i-ka-lee]. A metaphor is something that stands for something else.
Song of Songs’ speaker is our heavenly Father. The sister or bride are His kids—every one of us!
This devotion, “There’s No ‘I’ in the Word Body,” sounds like someone is holding out on God. Do we actually shut out God from of our lives? It’s a huge privilege that our Father wants us—His created beings—to know Him and share our concerns with Him!
That’s called a relationship. And there are two ‘I’s in the word relationship.
Believers-in-Jesus make up His body, the church. Ephesians 5:30 says, “for we are members of His body.” Verse 32 adds, “This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church.”
Instead of a building, God’s church is made up of people who believe in and follow God’s Son Jesus. In 1 Corinthians 6:15a, Apostle Paul writes, “Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ Himself?” He also writes in Colossians 3:15, “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since the members of one body you were called to peace...”
God’s kids share one faith, one Baptism, and we’re all led by one Spirit.
I always assumed I can do this! However, doesn’t Psalm 145:18 remind us, “The LORD is near to all who call on Him”? We figure that we save time by doing everything ourselves. But the opposite is true. When the Master of the Universe is included in our lives, our effectiveness and productivity of our work are awesome!
Check out the lesson linked below for individual gifts that each member of Jesus’ body receives. There’s No ‘I’ in the Word Body doesn’t exclude our individualism.
Take Home Nugget
One takeaway point is to always include the Father in our lives. Prayer takes only moments to ask for God’s assistance. Our Father enjoys our sharing our concerns and talents with Him. Talent-sharing is how each is wired and shows our value in His body.
The second takeaway point is to never forget that we’re not alone. It’s okay to need help. Being there for each other is never a burden. Sharing ourselves strengthens our relationships with God and others.
Thank You, heavenly Father, that we never have to go it alone living on earth! Remind me when I’m too stubborn to ask You or someone else for help! Amen.
J.D. Griffith
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