So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. – Romans 12:5
Today, Good Friday, Christians remember the price Jesus paid so people can become part of God’s family. The 12th chapter of Romans describes how to treat those within and those outside of the family of God. The first part of Romans 12 describes how God has graced each individual with different gifts. In verse 6, Paul instructs, “Let us use them.”
The gifts he mentions are prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, giving, leadership, and compassion (vv. 6-8). These gifts can show up in a plethora of ways, such as teaching Sunday school, contributing to a cause, taking soup to someone who is sick, or sitting with someone who is grieving. Take a moment to ask yourself, “What gifts has God graced me with and how can I use them to, first, help my brothers and sisters in Christ and, second, to help those outside the body of Christ?”
God showed His love by sending His Son as a sacrifice for sin and a way to be united with Him as a family. How much more shall believers show their love to Him!? This Easter weekend, worship Him and praise Him for what He has done. Thank Him for the incredible family He has given you. Pray that each believer will do their part in the body of Christ. As Paul said in today’s verse and the previous one, as a body has different members so the members of the body of Christ have different functions. Pray that the follower of Christ in the United States will learn to use their gifts and talents to God’s glory.
Today’s Verse: Romans 12:5
so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Romans 12:4-18
4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
