Weekly Devotional - July 13th

For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of

himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. For just as we have many parts in one body and all the body’s parts do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually parts of one another. However, since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them properly: if prophecy, in proportion to one’s faith; if service, in the act of serving; or the one who teaches, in the act of teaching; or the one who exhorts, in the work of exhortation; the one who gives, with generosity; the one who is in leadership, with diligence; the one who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:3-8

Christians are entirely dependent on the mercies that God has granted through Christ. In essence, nour existence is rooted in His grace. Yet, within this grace, believers experience a supernatural union with Christ. This bond also fosters a sense of community among believers—an authentic Christian community, complete with its imperfections. It comprises a rich tapestry of diverse perspectives, opinions, and talents, all working together for the glory of God. Known in theological circles as the communion of saints.