Working Together

Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 12:12 and following "The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts;
and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.  For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body....  Now the body is not made up of one part but of many."
Do you ever feel insignificant?  I know I do.  With my work schedule being so erratic I'm not able to be involved in ministries of my local church.  Sometimes that makes me feel like I'm not doing my part, that I'm just a bench warmer.  I have tried singing in the choir, playing trumpet in an ensemble, playing handbells, and working in AWANA, but for the past year I haven't been able to be involved in anything.  All I can do (and that even sporatically) is to attend worship or sometimes even Wednesday night Bible study.  Its easy to think that I'm not a contributing member of this body of believers.  But I can only do what I'm able to do.
It can be easy to be envious of others who do so much and to think "Why can't I do those things?" I've got expericnce doing video production, playing instruments,and even singing so why can't I have the privilige of participating in those kinds of things at church?  Why are these talents being put on the sidelines?
Well I don't have the answer to those questions right now.  Perhaps you don't feel you have anything to offer, no special abilities.  But Paul tells us that everyone is important to the body. Ever stub your toe?  The whole body feels that pain believe you me!  I wouldn't want to be without my thumbs or for that matter any of my fingers.  Though one is uniquely different from the other, they are all needed and important.
Can you pray?  Can you write notes of encouragement?  Can you greet others with a smile?
Though these kinds of things might not seem important, they surely are.
Everyone can be a part of the body.  Ask God to reveal to you today how you can contribute.
We all work together be it visible or not.  If you think you have to be noticed to be a part of the church then I ask you, who are you doing it for?  If you are wanting attention or applause then perhaps you need to check your motivation.  Everything we do should be for God's glory and for His purposes to build His kingdom.