Proper Working

Today's reading: Ephesians 4:1-16

'Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.' - Ephesians 4:15-16 ESV

First, speaking the truth in love seems to be a lost art form today.

Second, I wonder what would happen in the church if every one of our members really believed verse sixteen. It is the belief that we all have pivotal roles to play, that we will be purposefully stunting the growth of the church by refusing to play our part.

Does your part matter? I mean, what is your part? How can you know what it is?

Two things:

1) Stay attentive >> God is always working. We just have to pay attention to what he may be doing, and then step into it.

2) Stay ready >> When God reveals what part you need to play, you need to be ready to say, "yes."

Then watch the church grow as God uses you.