You Are More Important Than You Realize
It’s notable to mention that it is highly likely that you are more important than you realize. I would venture to guess that your gifts and the roles that you play probably hold far more weight in the kingdom of God than you probably give them credit for. One day when we stand before God and give an answer for how we used our gifts and fulfilled our purpose, it will be exciting to see the magnitude of our influence here on this earth. I believe that God thinks that YOU are a pretty big deal! 😉
As we are coming to the close of a school year, it’s a good reminder for educators, staff, students, and parents alike. I’ve mentioned it before and the same is true now…you might be making a difference in the lives of others without even realizing it.
You and your gifts are necessary
God has given each and every person here on this earth a unique set of gifts and a purpose to fulfill. Each gift and purpose is vital to God’s plan. In fact, the Bible uses the analogy of a body and its different parts to demonstrate this point. Each part of the body is necessary in order for the body to function properly (as God intended), and each God-given gift, role, and purpose is necessary in order for God’s kingdom, or the “body of Christ”, to function properly.
We are the body of Christ, and just as a body has many parts, so does the body of Christ. The parts are placed exactly where God wants them (1 Corinthians 12:18). Our gifts are part of this body. There are a lot of them, and they all have different functions. They all work together as part of a whole. Every part is necessary. We need all of the parts, just like God needs all of our gifts.
“Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well…” Romans 12:4-6 (NLT)