‘GOD…SHAPED EACH PERSON IN TURN.’ PSALM 33:13-15 TM

Paul writes concerning the family of God, ‘Each one of you is a separate and necessary part’ (1 Corinthians 12:27 TLB). But in order to determine where you fit in, it helps to know yourself. For example, what kind of working environment brings out the best in you? Do you thrive on routine? Are you motivated by other people’s needs? Do you enjoy tackling challenges that discourage others? The Bible says, ‘God shaped each person in turn, ‘which means you’re not supposed to be a carbon copy. And how about your relationships? Do you enjoy being a part of a team, or do you function better alone? If only come to life around people, you’ll probably miserable sitting in front of the computer all day. What lights your fire? In the movie Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell described his zeal for running in these words: ‘God made me to be fast, and when I run I feel His pleasure. ‘What makes you feel like that? There’s a story about a man who was asked if he could play the violin. ‘I don’t know. I’ve never tried!’ he replied. When you think about it, it’s a wise enough answer, because until you’ve tried something how do you know whether or not you’d be any good at it? For instance, a frog maybe a great swimmer but it’s a lousy flier. Some of us, whose heroes are birds, walk around feeling bad about ourselves because we can’t fly. You’re not supposed to! God’s word says, ‘Be content with who you are’ (1 Peter 5:6 TM). Stop flapping around out there and give yourself permission to be the person God made you to be!

Evangelist Philip Jegede’s Reading Courtesy of DWFT: Jer 45-48, Luke 6:37-49, Ps 109:16-31, Pr 15:23-26 www.mpbs237.org