Daily Walk Through the New Testament

November 30

Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-13:13

There are three vital aspects of the body of Christ. First, there is unity in the body. Jesus prayed we would be one as Jesus is one with the Father (John 17:20-21). Wow! That is a lot of oneness! God the Father answered Jesus’ prayer by sending the Holy Spirit to make us one. Paul said, “the body is one” and “by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body” (12:12-13).
Second, there is diversity in the body. We are not all the same. The Holy Spirit has gifted us differently for various tasks and ministries within the body. This passage reminds us that each “body part” is necessary and contributes a function important to the working of the body.
Third, there is maturity in the body. Your spiritual giftedness is of no value if it is not exercised with love. The fruit of the Spirit is much more important than the gifts of the Spirit!
Do your part in honoring God’s design for the body of Christ. Seek unity with others, respect others’ spiritual gifts, and do all things in love.