Any Less?

Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-26

Spiritual things, specifically spiritual gifts is what Paul's addressing as he writes the Corinthian church in 1 Corinthians 12, 13 and 14.  He's crystal clear - spiritual gifts are for the common good (meant to glorify God and build up, edify the body of believers).  And he makes it abundantly clear no one in the body of Christ is any less important because of the gifts, ministry and service God has assigned every believer.

Does this inspire you?  It's meant to.  No matter who you are, what you do God has specifically called each and every believer into ministry service for Him and His people.  Let that sink in for a moment.  There's no believer we will ever lock eyes with who hasn't been assigned an important role in the family of God. 

The key is to find out if you don't yet know your role and if you do know your role, with the power of the Holy Spirit, to use your spiritual gifts for the common good.  For those who don't know their spiritual gifts, their passion for ministry and how they will be part of this great Christian calling please take Class 301 at Hope (or if you're not part of Hope, that's ok take the spiritual gifts class at the church you do attend).  This is so important - don't waste another moment.  Get in the game, now!  God needs you and so does the church!