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Every Part Is Needed
by Dr. Paul Chappell
“Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.”
1 Corinthians 12:22–25
Michael Costa immigrated to England from Italy in the 1800s and became a noted musician, eventually being knighted by Queen Victoria. Though Costa composed a number of pieces, he became best known as a conductor. In a time when it was common for music to be approached somewhat casually, Costa was noted for his ferocious attention to detail. According to one famous story, as he was conducting an orchestra and choral performance, and the sound of dozens of instruments and voices filled the cathedral, Costa stopped everyone cold. “Where is the piccolo?” he asked. The player had stopped, and the conductor could tell the difference.
Every one of us has a vital role to play in the work of God, and every one of those roles, no matter how large or how small it may appear to be, is important. We live in a society that glorifies the things that are most noticeable, but in truth without each of the parts, the whole will not be complete. When we are tempted to think that no one will notice if we slack off because our job isn’t that important, we must remember that God has designed and equipped each of us for a role no one else can fully play. God’s plan for His work calls for us to be faithful to carry out our assigned responsibilities.
1 Corinthians 12:22–25
Michael Costa immigrated to England from Italy in the 1800s and became a noted musician, eventually being knighted by Queen Victoria. Though Costa composed a number of pieces, he became best known as a conductor. In a time when it was common for music to be approached somewhat casually, Costa was noted for his ferocious attention to detail. According to one famous story, as he was conducting an orchestra and choral performance, and the sound of dozens of instruments and voices filled the cathedral, Costa stopped everyone cold. “Where is the piccolo?” he asked. The player had stopped, and the conductor could tell the difference.
Every one of us has a vital role to play in the work of God, and every one of those roles, no matter how large or how small it may appear to be, is important. We live in a society that glorifies the things that are most noticeable, but in truth without each of the parts, the whole will not be complete. When we are tempted to think that no one will notice if we slack off because our job isn’t that important, we must remember that God has designed and equipped each of us for a role no one else can fully play. God’s plan for His work calls for us to be faithful to carry out our assigned responsibilities.
Today’s Growth Principle:
God is looking for people who are faithful to play the role in which He has placed them.
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