A Small Cog In The Big Wheel.

 

 

Scripture:

 

1 Corinthians 12:12

‘Our bodies have many parts, but the many parts make up only one body when they are all put together.  So it is with the ‘Body’ of Christ.’

 

Observation:

 

Have you seen those big posters on the walls of a fitness centre where the diagrams explain all the stretches the body is able to do?  Muscles a plenty!  I am sure they all have names for each of them but I wouldn’t have a clue!  The doctors surgery and chiropractor also have charts, naming different bones and veins and organs of the body.  Some I am familiar with, some not so.  But all these charts are from the same human body, all have a ‘part’ to play to make a ‘whole’ body. 

 

Without the heart, blood could not be pumped around the body and be oxygenated.  Without the lungs, no air could be inhaled for the blood.  Without the eyes, there’s no vision . . . . . I could go on and on, but each part of the body has an important role to play in the proper day to day functioning.

 

Application:

 

I am part of a body that needs me to help it to function.  I am not the only part.  I may not be a big part, but nonetheless I am one of the many cogs in the wheel.  The cog beside me needs me and I need them.  The part on the other side of the body will notice if I am not functioning property.  I am needed, useful,I have a name and I have a gift.

 

The Body of Christ is made up on lots of parts just like me.  I am insignificant on my own – but I would be missed if you look at the chart and did a checklist.  My role to play has been chosen by God and with that he has given me the ability to carry it out – not in my own strength but His.

 

Prayer:

 

Thank you God that you saw fit to include me in your big plan.  My gifts are for your use and I pray that I be consistent, faithful and trustworthy to carry out whatever you desire of me.

 

A small cog in the big wheel.

 

Terry B