Living Stones Full of Purpose

Scripture - Romans 12 - 4 For just as there are many parts that compose one body, but the parts don’t all have the same function; 5 so there are many of us, and in union with the Messiah we comprise one body, with each of us belonging to the others. 6 But we have gifts that differ and which are meant to be used according to the grace that has been given to us.

Observation - Just as the Father created the human body with different parts and functions, so it is in the body of Yeshua. There are no cookie cutter believers. We are all so unique. The Bible says that he wove me together in the womb. Wow! That is so awesome! Does He know what He is doing? Of course He does. He is G_d! Even in the same way, he is building us all up in Messiah Yeshua. We may all be very different, but somehow we are all part of the body of Messiah. This means that we are all part of each other. The next verses of scripture go into the different gifts that we are given to function in the body. Some of these gifts are teaching, prophecy, counseling, exhortation, and giving. These gifts are given to people so that they can help others to grow spiritually. We all come to Yeshua through the blood sacrifice given at Calvary. But how do we live after we have come? Who will show us the way? The teachers, prophets, counselors, exhorters, etc. They are parts of the body to help us. Every stone in the building is important. (from Jim Staley's sermon on Sabbath). The big stones need the little stones to hold them in place. No one is without value in the kingdom of Yahweh. 

Application - We are to value each others' differences in backgrounds and giftings. There is no room for jealousy as we all have one purpose. The purpose is to bring others into the kingdom and help them to find their way through this life. Every stone is important. They are not all the same though, and shouldn't be expected to be the same. The Holy Spirit blows his breath on the children of Yahweh and gives them life. We must go forth by his Spirit and compel them to come in and learn of Him. 

Prayer - Father, help us to accept each other in the body. You have made each of us unique and for specific purpose. Grow us up in you Father. Use your children to show the world your glory. This world is a very dark place. Let us be your light to those around us without hope. In Yeshua's name. Amen.