"For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another".
Brother Hammer was appointed to preside over the Master Tool Convention. Brother Screwdriver objected, saying, “Brother Hammer, you’re too noisy to preside over this meeting. You’re always driving home your point, always nailing people. I call for your resignation immediately.”
Brother Hammer responded, “Well, what about you, Brother Screwdriver? All you ever do is spin around in circles.”
“That may be true,” said Brother Screwdriver, “but at least I’m not like Brother Plane. His work is so surface, so shallow. What right does he have to even be here?”
“If you’re going to kick me out,” protested Brother Plane, “what about Brother Ruler? He thinks he’s always right, measuring everyone else by his standard.”
“Well, if you’re going to come down on me,” argued Brother Ruler, “what about Brother Pliers? He needs to get a grip!”
“At least I don’t rub people the wrong way,” said Brother Pliers, staring at Brother Sandpaper.”
Just then, the Master Craftsman walked in. And, as He used each tool at the perfect time, He created an object of great beauty.
A lot of times, we look at the gifts of other people and the way God made them, and we think, She’s shallow, or, He rubs me the wrong way, or, They’re too noisy—until we finally come to the point where we understand that there are many members in the body—each one with a part to play, a function to fulfill.
Have a great weekend everyone. Hope its full of Gods promise and fun filled.
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