Extraordinary Together
Extraordinary Together Romans 12:3-8June 9, 2023
In his letter to the Romans, Paul encourages them to “present their bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” He then goes on to share about various gifts which graciously have been given to us by God. Some are given gifts of ministry, teaching, generosity, leadership, compassion, and cheer. All of these are to be used for the work of Christ.
Paul’s words challenge us to consider how we present our bodies as a living sacrifice. When we join the church, we are not given a list of ways that the church serves us (The Church does bless us, but that is not the purpose or mission of the church), but we are asked how we will support the church? Our commitment is to support the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Church is not for spectators, but we are commissioned to be Christ’s body for a world to know Christ. Do you pray for the church? Do you attend worship when you are in town and not sick? Do you give generously? Do you serve? Do you share Jesus with others and invite people to church? Do you use your God given gifts to glorify the Lord?
This week, we continue our journey in “Extraordinary.” God uses ordinary people like me and you to be the Church. He uses our gifts to show people Jesus. Isn’t it extraordinary that the sum of our gifts is truly greater in God’s hands?
Blessings,
Sherri