Are You Bent Out Of Shape?

  Today, more than 11 billion paper clips are sold annually.  However, a recent survey claimed that of every 100,000 sold; only five are actually used to hold papers together. They are being used, just not for their purpose.

  I wonder, what is the rate in the church? Lots of folks claim to follow Christ. Many people attend church.  But how many are actually doing what Jesus wanted them to do?

 Are we serving our purpose?

Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly:

Romans 12:6

  Every Christian is a part of the body and every part has a purpose.  If we are not fulfilling that purpose, the whole suffers.  Some are getting bent out of shape into activities that they are not equipped because others have abandoned their purpose.  Women moving into leadership roles that men have vacated.  Preachers acting as elders since the elders are not active.  Young members expected to teach and train since older members are not willing.

  God has ordered the part of the church just as he saw fit.  Are we twisting that plan because we are not fulfilling our purpose?