Reflecting God – Embrace Holy Living - WordAction - The Foundry Publishing House of Kansas City, Missouri, United States - The Global Church of the Nazarene for Wednesday, 8 November 2017 "Help the Wounded Christian" by Rudy Morgan - 1 Corinthians 12:21-31
1 Corinthians 12:21 So the eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you”; or the head to the feet, “I don’t need you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be less important turn out to be all the more necessary; 23 and upon body parts which we consider less dignified we bestow greater dignity; and the parts that aren’t attractive are the ones we make as attractive as we can, 24 while our attractive parts have no need for such treatment. Indeed, God has put the body together in such a way that he gives greater dignity to the parts that lack it, 25 So that there will be no disagreements within the body, but rather all the parts will be equally concerned for all the others. 26 Thus if one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; and if one part is honored, all the parts share its happiness.
27 Now you together constitute the body of the Messiah, and individually you are parts of it. 28 And God has placed in the Messianic Community first, emissaries; second, prophets; third, teachers; then those who work miracles; then those with gifts of healing; those with ability to help; those skilled in administration; and those who speak in various tongues. 29 Not all are emissaries, are they? Not all are prophets, are they? or teachers? or miracle-workers? 30 Not all have gifts of healing, not all speak in tongues, not all interpret, do they? 31 Eagerly seek the better gifts.
But now I will show you the best way of all.
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In Christian community, there are real afflictions: physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds. Unfortunately, church people sometimes seem to want to ignore, get rid of, or, even worse, “shoot the wounded” Christian in our midst. Before reading further, ask the Holy Spirit to show you someone who might fit this description in your community of faith.
We are instructed to regard the “weaker and less honorable” among us as indispensable and to treat them with special attention and honor. We are not to show favoritism. Among the wounded in our Christian community, we are to help each other to have a spirit of praise through songs and edifying words when things may not be going well and even when they are.
The good news today is that despite the wounds of life, which are often varied and inexplicable, there is hope, guidance, and healing. Desire the best for each other as we walk side by side to the “last mile of the way.” Let us do this faithfully, personally; let us challenge others believers to join with us.---
Hymn for Today:
"He Giveth More Grace" by Annie Johnson Flint
1. He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
2. When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
3. Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision,
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.
4. His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.
Is someone among you in trouble? He should pray. Is someone feeling good? He should sing songs of praise.(James 5:13)
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Please pray:
For the teams showing the JESUS film in Mesoamerica.
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1 Corinthians 12:21 So the eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you”; or the head to the feet, “I don’t need you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be less important turn out to be all the more necessary; 23 and upon body parts which we consider less dignified we bestow greater dignity; and the parts that aren’t attractive are the ones we make as attractive as we can, 24 while our attractive parts have no need for such treatment. Indeed, God has put the body together in such a way that he gives greater dignity to the parts that lack it, 25 So that there will be no disagreements within the body, but rather all the parts will be equally concerned for all the others. 26 Thus if one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; and if one part is honored, all the parts share its happiness.
27 Now you together constitute the body of the Messiah, and individually you are parts of it. 28 And God has placed in the Messianic Community first, emissaries; second, prophets; third, teachers; then those who work miracles; then those with gifts of healing; those with ability to help; those skilled in administration; and those who speak in various tongues. 29 Not all are emissaries, are they? Not all are prophets, are they? or teachers? or miracle-workers? 30 Not all have gifts of healing, not all speak in tongues, not all interpret, do they? 31 Eagerly seek the better gifts.
But now I will show you the best way of all.
---
In Christian community, there are real afflictions: physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds. Unfortunately, church people sometimes seem to want to ignore, get rid of, or, even worse, “shoot the wounded” Christian in our midst. Before reading further, ask the Holy Spirit to show you someone who might fit this description in your community of faith.
We are instructed to regard the “weaker and less honorable” among us as indispensable and to treat them with special attention and honor. We are not to show favoritism. Among the wounded in our Christian community, we are to help each other to have a spirit of praise through songs and edifying words when things may not be going well and even when they are.
The good news today is that despite the wounds of life, which are often varied and inexplicable, there is hope, guidance, and healing. Desire the best for each other as we walk side by side to the “last mile of the way.” Let us do this faithfully, personally; let us challenge others believers to join with us.---
Hymn for Today:
"He Giveth More Grace" by Annie Johnson Flint
1. He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
2. When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
3. Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision,
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.
4. His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.
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Thought for Today:Is someone among you in trouble? He should pray. Is someone feeling good? He should sing songs of praise.(James 5:13)
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Please pray:
For the teams showing the JESUS film in Mesoamerica.
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This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now
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