Take a moment and look at your key ring or somebody else’s key ring. Some of us will find a multitude of key tags that give exclusive benefits for members at various locations. We accept free and sometime fee related membership with certain entities because of the special perks they provide for members. Membership provides individuals with incentives for belonging. Yet, the only way one can receive the benefits is by initiating and/or welcoming participation.
As I was reading today’s devotional, the popular phrase that came to mind was “Membership has its benefits.” Are you aware that being a member of the Body of Christ has benefits? These benefits are designed for your spiritual growth and maturity; which leads to manifested changes in your lifestyle. But in order to receive these benefits, one must be willing to initiate and welcome invitations to become involved with the activity of the local church. As members of one body, we all have a role to play in the development of our communities by spreading the good news of the Gospel in word and deed.
We were not created to live a life of solitary confinement. I often question the logic of individuals who say that all they need is Jesus and never seek to develop Christ centered relationships. Jesus example alone reveals that he had a social network of at least twelve individuals (i.e. the disciples). In addition, his public ministry exposed him to individuals from all walks of life. His connections were meaningful and useful for his purpose on the earth. The relationships that we develop as a result of membership within the body of Christ can help us to reach our God given purposes if we are willing to activate them.
You belong to the Body of Christ and the Body of Christ belongs to you. Make use of your membership benefits today!
Blessings,
Tammy (Enerpeace)
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