Kilpatrick Baptist Association

1 Corinthians 12:4-7

“There are diversities of gifts, but the same spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the spirit is given to each one for the profit of all.”

 

When you put together a puzzle where do you start? Do you begin with the border and then work toward the center? Do you organize the pieces by color or leave them scattered randomly across the table till needed. As a dissectologist (a person who puts together puzzles) what is your strategy?

 

God is the ultimate dissectologist. By his design, He has put together a puzzle made up of every believer. Together, we make up the body of Christ. Though we are individually called and uniquely gifted, we collectively serve to fulfill the purposes of God.

 

As dissectologist we know every piece matters, they all share the same value, and unless every piece is placed, the puzzle is incomplete. Likewise, these same facts are true in the church as well. The apostle Paul graciously declared that each one of us is gifted as the Spirit wills for the profit of all. Every one of us has been gifted for the edifying of the body. Our talents, ministries, and activities are necessary pieces of the puzzle. We must all be used collectively for God’s glory.

 

Andy Collins, Sharon BC