Viva la Difference
You might think “How did THEY ever get together?” I know that’s the way it was for my husband and I. He had a serious, intuitive, methodical, perfectionist, deep-thinker personality. I, on the far end of the spectrum (as far as the East is from the West), was/am a lighthearted, sanguine, fun-loving, upbeat, go-with-the-flow personality. It worked well for us. We completed each other. We made each other better because of what one of us lacked, the other had. It didn’t come without years of maturing and adapting. but there was no denying we were a perfect match made in heaven. It definitely made for some interesting challenges for us but we had a chemistry that worked. This scripture explains what God has in mind for all of his children:
“Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.” Romans 12:4-5
It’s “la difference” that makes relationships interesting, and many times….lasting. The fact is we are better together. Take making a cake for example. I love taste-testing along the way. I admit that I enjoy a few chocolate chips while mixing the sugar and butter for chocolate chip cookies. The ingredients of a dessert sort of describe how all of our parts – whether, spicy, sweet, sour, bitter – when all combined together – result in a delicious dessert. The ingredients, by themselves, may not be tasty at all, but combined – viva la delicioso!
Just as each ingredient in a recipe is necessary, every member in Christ’s body also has a special function. This is why scripture says we are many parts of one body. God gives each person a unique purpose, and together, we can serve others in the way God intended. In this way, we belong to each other. Because we need each other.
Every member of Christ’s body is essential. Those who are bold, daring, outgoing, public speakers who are confident and articulate need those comfortable-to-be-behind-the-scenes, hospitable, calm, easy-going, and steady folks to get the job done or for the program or project to be a success. Some parts function in visible ways, but the parts that function in invisible ways are just as important. We need everyone to come together, to do each part. Because we really are better together. And TOGETHER we can sure make this world a better place — especially when they see the love we have for each other!
Oh you’re my brother, you’re my sister
So take me by the hand
Together we will work until He comes
There’s no foe that can defeat us
When we’re walking side by side
As long as there is love we will stand!