From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. — Ephesians 4:16
One of my favorite things in learning to be a paramedic was learning about the human anatomy. In my studies, I took a year of college classes on the anatomy and physiology of the human body. We learned how the body works together, each part playing a critical role in the success of the body overall.
While there are certain aspects of your body that you may be able to live without, there are functions of the body that cannot be replaced. You may be able to live with just one lung or one kidney, but the body will never function fully as it was designed. You were designed with two for a reason.
I think that’s what also amazes me about how God put us together here in this world. Every one of us is different. We have different things that we like and things that we dislike. Some may like the mountains, while others prefer the beach. Some prefer upbeat music, others prefer slow melodies.
While we are all different, we were put into the world at the same time for the same purpose. We are here to live our lives for God and as a witness to others about God. We are here to accomplish the purpose of God. But the key is that we are here together.
We cannot accomplish that goal without each of us doing our part. Just as the body is fit together in a specific fashion to work perfectly together, so has God put us together here in this world. But are we doing our part?
God has given each of us a role to play as part of the family of God. It doesn’t stop things from going on without you, but things sure work better when everyone is doing their part. Are you doing your part as a member of the family?
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