Thursday, May 15, 2014

THE BODY OF CHRIST

A church in Strasbourg, Germany, was destroyed during World War II.  After the bombing, the members went to see what was left and found the entire roof caved in.  Much to their surprise, a statue of Christ with outstretched hands was still standing.  It was intact, except a falling beam had sheared off both hands.  The people asked a sculptor if he could replace the hands on the statue.  He was willing, and he even offered to do the work for nothing.  The church officials met to consider the sculptor's proposition but decided not to accept his offer.  Why?  Because they felt that the statue without hands would be the greatest message possible that God's work is done with human hands through His people.

God gives gifts to believers so we can be His hands, His feet, and His mouth, fully equipped "for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ"  (Ephesians 4:12).

-- Lenya Heitzig and Penny Pierce Rose in Pathway to God's Treasure: Ephesians


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1 comment:

  1. During 45 yrs as a nurse I have felt our Lord use my hands & my voice on numerous occasions. Once a husband & son told me how wonderful it was that I sang to comfort a dying patient. However, I had severe laryngitis & could barely squeak!

    D. Hollman

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