100 Days to a Healthier ChurchSample

Day 54

Today’s Big Idea: Value the roles of others. When was the last time you went out of your way to thank someone in the church who does something behind the scenes?

Key Verse: God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other (1 Corinthians 12:24–25).

Thoughts to Consider: God despises division in the church. One of the biggest causes of division is when we don’t value the role everyone plays in the body. This is especially true of people who serve in areas that aren’t as visible as others. The pastor and worship leader get thanked a lot (and criticized, too). But what about the person running the sound board? The only time we even think about them is when something goes wrong. Before leaving this devotional, think about someone in your church who works behind the scenes and take a moment to thank them. Right now. Send them a text, an email, or give them a phone call. 

Did you do it? Great! You may now get on with the rest of your day.