Scripture Verse that Caught my attention Today: 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.
Observation: Paul speaks in terms of community first and individuality second.
Application: I’m not sure what more to say. It’s almost as if the observation today stands on its own. According to Paul, we, in all our variety, are God’s people first and foremost as a community. Our individual roles within this community are mere points of interest. A detached arm has no life in it—and is of little, if any, use. But when connected this arm is able to do some things on its own, some things in concert with the other arm, and all things in concert with the rest of the body, even if only to provide balance.
Prayer: Lord, help us see our need for one another in this world where individuality and independence are often prized above the type of community that you long for us to be in you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
(Scripture Readings today included: Job 37-38 and 1 Corinthians 12)
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