For a Reason.

1 Corinthians 12:17-20
17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? 18 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

Have you ever been excited to get the newest piece of technology, but then when you own it, that wonderful feeling disappears? Better yet, have you ever wanted something specifically designed, but by a play of cards, you don't get it? Suppose, you want a specially designed license plate. You don't want to pay the extra money. You just hope that, with the luck of a draw, you'll get a neat acronym or your favorite numbers. Either way, it doesn't work out your way so much.

I want to say that God doesn't work that way. He doesn't hand out random license plates, so to speak. He provides you with spiritual gifts according to your design. After all, you were fearfully and wonderfully made! He gives people specific gifts based on specific situations in specific needs.

God made and placed the parts of the Body of Christ in accordance with his plan. You are not an accident; you are somebody! You have a part in the body and in God's kingdom for a very special reason.

Why do you think it's hard to believe that God made us and our spiritual gifts for a reason?

By the way, don't forget to spend some time appreciating those who died for our country. Happy Veterans Day!