The Body of Christ

            Each day I get a glimpse of the Body of Christ in action. St. Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4, for example, are played out all around us – as are injuries against that body. But yesterday’s meeting was still a wonderfully encouraging eye-opener. 

            After fifteen months here at Redeemer there were three people taking part in the meeting with whom I had yet to work. The three men and four women came from a variety of walks of life and represented a variety of ages. 

            The chair of the meeting led us in a wonderful opening prayer and then we had introductions. But in this case, we did not introduce ourselves. Instead, the chair of the meeting introduced each of us to the rest by her recollections and impressions of each of us – and she was exceptionally gracious in her descriptions. 

            The nearly two-hour meeting flew right by. It was characterized by good, thoughtful discussion, and humor. And the closing prayer was terrific bookend to the time.

            Thank you, Lord, for this timely encouragement and reminder. Thank you for the gifts with which you have graced your people.