The Body of Christ

Backstory:
Paul’s 2nd missionary journey also took him to Corinth (see Acts 18:1-28), a large and prosperous city rife with idolatry and immorality. Paul stayed in Corinth a year and a half, much longer than was his typical practice. A couple of years later, Paul received information concerning problems in the church at Corinth, particularly in regard to conduct — problems he attempted to resolve with this letter. He also gave instructions on public worship, including the use of spiritual gifts.

God’s Story:
My Son could not teach everyone in the short time he was on earth, so his believers are to continue the work he started. Believers are the body of Christ. They represent Christ. They have been given gifts by the Holy Spirit to enable them to minister to the needs of the body and to proclaim  my message to the ends of the earth. They are my chosen instruments to show my love to the world.

Read 1 Corinthians 12:1 -13:13
Your Story:
You are part of the body of Christ. You are being changed by God’s Spirit to become more like Jesus every day: to think like Jesus, to act like Jesus, to treat other people like Jesus would treat them. When you walk into a room, you represent Jesus. It’s as though Jesus himself walked into the room. Even if you don’t feel called to be a preacher or teacher, you are called to proclaim Christ through a life of love and Christ-like living.