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“But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.” I Corinthians 12:18 (NKJV)

Yesterday, I walked by the prayer chapel in the church and admired the beautiful stained glass window that forms the front of the chapel.  Taken individually, each piece of glass would not impress anyone: it would be oddly shaped, and although the color might be attractive, by itself it represents very little.

At our Bible Study, one of the girls pointed out that we, as members of the body of Christ, are like a beautiful stained glass piece.  We only bring light and beauty to the world when we are working together with one mind, one heart, for our one Lord.  What a beautiful illustration of our usefulness!

I recently burned my arm, and although the burn was only a couple of inches in length, the pain as it has healed has been a constant reminder of the accident.  So it is with the church: we are all members working together and when one hurts, we all hurt; when one sins, we all suffer; when one rejoices, we all share in the joy—just as our body does.  Would that we would remember that it is only by getting along and loving others that we shine to the world as a beautiful stained glass likeness of our Savior!

“Father, please give us grace as we deal with each other in love, remembering that we all walk different paths of joy and tribulation.  Let our light so shine before the world, Lord, that they would see our good works and give You the glory!”

For His Glory

 
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