And so there is no division in the body, but all its different parts have the same concern for one another. If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts suffer with it; if one part is praised, all the other parts share its happiness.

All of you are Christ’s body, and each one is a part of it. In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. Set your hearts, then, on the important gifts.

Best of all, however, is the following way.

1 Corinthians 12:25-31

We all have unique traits and talents. There are no single stars, just a huge universe. We are a team and we all can lend a helping hand. God gave talents to us, to use for His glory, not for our glory. Discover your God-given talent. Use it to His Glory.

The LORD is not looking for soloists who want to be stars, He is looking for workers who are willing to be servants. God’s work takes teamwork. Teamwork divides the effort and multiplies the effect.

It takes teamwork!

Our Daily Bread – August 7, 2002