"For as in one body we have many members,[a]and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." Romans 12:4-5

One of the most common descriptions of the church in the Bible is the “Body of Christ.” What Jesus Christ did when he was here in his physical body, he wants us to continue to do today. 

We are the body of Christ on earth. We are part of him. We literally represent his hands, his feet. We are most times the only representation of Jesus that people will see, and most times the only bible some people have ever seen. 

Let me suggest that everybody’s needed in the body of Christ, and in God’s family. We are all parts of it. Shiloh and friends let me also suggest that it takes every one of us to make it complete.

Consider us, the body of Christ (the Church), being like a jigsaw puzzle. When you are building a jigsaw puzzle and you’ve got one part missing, no matter how small or big the puzzle is, you notice that one missing piece. 

That’s the same for the body of Christ. Everybody’s needed. You may say, “Oh I’m just a toenail or a fingernail in the body of Christ.” Have you ever lost a toenail or a fingernail? You notice it, DAILY!!!

Never mistake or confuse prominence and significance. Something can be prominent but not significant. Whereas something that is significant doesn’t have to be prominent. 

Have you ever felt like you are not a prominent or significant part of the Body of Christ? How did it impact your connection to the body?? Do you know of someone who is in this space now?

Let me be of some encouragement, you don’t have to be prominent in the body of Christ to be vital. Always remember that you are significant!!! What you offer and who God has made you to be is enough. There are so many parts of the human body that are not prominent that are extremely vital so you can function. In Christ’s body, though there are many parts, remember everyone is needed in the church. We all have work for the advancement of His kingdom to do!