Being the Body | June 14th | Aaron Westera

Every follower of Jesus is called. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul pushes back against the idea that only certain gifts, roles, or people are “spiritual.” Instead, he shows that the Spirit is at work in every believer, giving different gifts to different people for the common good. The church is not a stage where a few gifted people perform while everyone else watches; it is a family that work together, a body where every part matters, every gift contributes, and every person is needed. Calling is not something reserved for pastors, missionaries, or especially impressive disciples, but is the shared vocation of the whole church. We are all called because we all belong to Christ, and we are especially equipped with the gifts to serve in our own lives.