EQUAL AND EQUALLY TREATED

 

EQUAL AND EQUALLY TREATED

I Cor. 12:25 This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other equally. NLT

All members of the body are equals and should be treated as such. No one deserves more honor and praise than another. We live in a world where we like to honor those who are more visible. We praise those who display their gifts more publicly than others. We honor those who others honor and tend to neglect those who serve behind the scenes. However, we dare not forget that what enables some to display their gifts more publicly is the work that those behind the scenes do who are never noticed. Every member of the body is equally important.

What this means for us is that we need to be more careful about how we distribute our praise and thanksgiving in the body. We need to appreciate the service that everyone does in the church. When was the last time anyone thanked the janitor of the church for the job he/she is doing to keep the church building looking so nice? What about the one who does the church bulletins? Who made the coffee everyone enjoyed during Sunday School? Who thanked the ones who came to church early and got everything ready for the worship services? What about the ones running the sound systems? Who puts fresh flowers around the church for others to enjoy? When was the last time you thanked the person running the sound system or keeps the library going? What about the person who provides fresh flowers in the sanctuary? There are so many things that are done that go unnoticed or appreciated.

Isn’t it about time that something was done about it? What can you do to help encourage or brighten up someone’s day today? Give them a call just to tell them they are appreciated for what they do or send them a note of appreciation. Better yet, buy them dinner or take some baked goods over to their homes for them to enjoy.

We do what we do out of our love for Christ, but we all need encouragement along the day.