Working Together
Dave Faust
Who made the dinner? The farmer who grew the wheat? The miller who ground the flour? The baker who baked the bread? The chef who cooked the food? The server who brought it to the table?
Who caused the plane to fly? The Wright brothers who pioneered aviation? The airport worker who fine-tuned the engines? The pilot who maneuvered the plane? The air traffic controller who assured a safe takeoff and landing?
Who won the baseball game? The pitcher who threw till he was covered with dust and sweat? The catcher who played despite his aching knees? The pinch-hitter who drove home the winning run? The coach who led the team from his seat in the dugout?
Who brought God's Word to our hearts? The ancient prophet who wrote the Scripture? The Holy Spirit who inspired him? The man who preached for 30 minutes on Sunday morning? Did the Word take root because we were eager to hear and trust and obey?
Who helps the church reach its full potential? The worship leader who is on stage each week? The volunteer who changes diapers in the nursery? The quiet giver who double-tithes? The student who invites her friends to youth group?
"The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts" (1 Corinthians 12:12). "From him Christ the whole body . . . grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work" (Ephesians 4:16).
This column first appeared in The Lookout on Apr 27, 2003.
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