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Embracing Our Diversity in Unity

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthian 12:12-21

 

Key Verse:   “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”  – 1 Corinthians 12:12

DEVOTION

Imagine your body trying to function without your eyes, ears, hands or feet. It wouldn’t work very well, would it? Each part of your body has a special purpose, and together, they make your body whole. Paul, the Apostle, reminds us that the church which is Christ’s body works the same way.
We are all different, and that’s something to celebrate! Some of us are like hands, doing work to help others. Some are like feet, carrying God’s love wherever we go. Others might be like eyes, seeing the needs that others might miss. No matter what our role is, each of us is important, and we need one another to function as God intended.
Sometimes, we might feel like what we do isn’t as important as what others do. But Paul teaches us that every part of the body matters. The foot can’t say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” Likewise, in God’s family, no one is too small or unimportant.
So, what part of Christ’s body are you? Whatever your gift or role, remember that you are vital to God’s work. After all, we were created by His divine design. Let us celebrate our differences and work together in unity, showing God’s love to the world.
 

   PRAYER

Father, thank You for creating us in Your image, each unique yet united in Your love. Help us to celebrate our differences as gifts from You and to see one another through Your eyes. Teach us to love beyond barriers and to work together in harmony, knowing each one of us has a special role in Your plan. Let our unity reflect Your kingdom, where every nation praises Your Name. Amen.

Thought of the day

“Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.”  
— Mahatma Gandhi


Jasmin Thomas
St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church | Yonkers, New York

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