“Now there are
varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and
there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it
is the same God
who activates all of them in everyone.”
(I Corinthians
12:4-6)
Bishop Desmond Tutu once said, “Isn't it amazing that we are all made in God's image, and yet there is so much diversity among his people?” I think that is what Paul is trying to say in the context of the gifts God has given, particularly in the body of Christ. We are one in Christ, yet unique in gifts. That is the wonder of the church…somehow God is at work in the midst of such diversity to accomplish so much.
The Lenten journey can at times isolate our steps for we are reminded of our own sin. But let us also be reminded with each step, that there are others who walk this path, gifted uniquely as are we, but made one by the sacrifice of Christ. Many gifts, but the same Spirit.
Prayer: Each step is uniquely mine, Lord, and yet, others walk alongside. In our uniqueness, bind us by your Spirit. Amen.
Jim Abernathy
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