SYSTEM FAILURE

System failure in computer science refers to a situation when a computer system fails, as a result of failure of one or more of its components. For instance, when a hard drive fails, it will prevent the computer from being able to boot. This same principle applies to our body system. If one part of our body is not functioning properly, the whole body will not perform optimally.

 

 We as believers, are not far from this same principle in our communal life. God has design each one of us with a unique ability and has in His omniscience placed us exactly where we find ourselves today. 


The question then is do we accept our place in the municipal of Christ?

It takes a lot more than a big “Yes!” to belong. Jesus gave two examples: about a man who wants to build a tower and his failure to complete it will bring ridicule to him for lack of foresight and about how a wise king would decide beforehand whether to go to war (if he has the military strength) or seek alternate conflict resolution technique pointed out that one cannot be a half-hearted disciple.

Following Jesus and doing His will is an all-or-nothing effort. Those who do God’s will do what pleases Him before what please others. This obedience can come at a high cost. If family and friends do not hold this same value, relationships can become strained or broken. It can be a high cost to leave behind family and friends to serve only Him. Still, He calls us to forsake all and say good-bye to everything else.

NOW THAT WE ARE SAVED, WHAT NEXT?

Once adopted into God’s family, one’s relationship to the spiritual family (body of Christ) becomes very important. Together we the body of Christ doing His work until His return. We depend on one another to accomplish this task. No one person can do this work alone. This then demands variety and diversity. It is impossible for one part of the body to be the whole Body by itself. All the different parts are needed in order to make the Body complete (I Corinthians 12:17, 19). Even these members we may think are weaker or feebler have a purpose. Some parts receives less recognition but they serve an important place in the Body all the same.

Rom 12:6-8:

⁶ God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, then prophesy whenever you can-as often as your faith is strong enough to receive a message from God. ⁷ If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of teaching. ⁸ If you are a preacher, see to it that your sermons are strong and helpful. If God has given you money, be generous in helping others with it. If God has given you administrative ability and put you in charge of the work of others, take the responsibility seriously. Those who offer comfort to the sorrowing should do so with Christian cheer.   (The Living Bible)