S. 1 Corinthians 3:8-10
8 The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. 9 For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.
10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care.
O. Paul is teaching that leaders in the church of Jesus Christ all play a role in the spiritual development of people. Leaders don’t all do the same - rather, their combined efforts God uses to build believers in the faith and thereby building His Holy Temple (Eph. 2:20-22); i.e. the church the Body of Christ.
A. Comparison is someting we all need to resist unless we are comparing ourselves to God’s expectations for our own lives. I will resist the competitive comparison and focus on my pastoral role to do my part in building others up in their faith.
P. Thank you Father for this word - Holy Spirit fill me and guide me to enjoy this pastoral season and the people you are entrusting me with. Help me to do my part in equipping them for our call in their lives.
