“For we are God’s co-workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.” (1 Cor 3:9)
This is a testament of our Lord’s love and humility, that He considers us as His co-workers. By making us His co-workers, He treats us with equality in all our efforts to be part of what is currently referred to as the new evangelization.
It does not matter how long we have been in the community, or what position we hold, or what ministry we belong to, or what our educational background or professional achievement is. “For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.” (Rom 12:4-5)
This is a testament of our Lord’s love and humility, that He considers us as His co-workers. By making us His co-workers, He treats us with equality in all our efforts to be part of what is currently referred to as the new evangelization.
It does not matter how long we have been in the community, or what position we hold, or what ministry we belong to, or what our educational background or professional achievement is. “For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.” (Rom 12:4-5)
Even the new members of our community are an integral part of our collective efforts in building a community of believers as they are being prepared for the tasks ahead. The rest of us should act as humble servants for them to emulate. We all belong to one community with one mission that is based upon God’s unconditional love for all. This mission depends upon the qualities that are required of us, which are our willingness and dedication to share and make others feel His love.
It all starts with our faith in God, our belief that He is with us through His Most Holy Spirit when we do the works that He anoints us to do. He will never abandon us, and we should love Him and others with the same unconditional love that He has for us. He is our strength, our hope and our courage and the source of all goodness in everything we do. So let us always be reminded that faith alone is not enough. As in James 2:2, it says: “For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. And as it is said, our actions speak louder than words.
Our faith includes our belief that God knows what is in our heart. Our works should be done out of love for others, especially those who need love the most. Only then can we be considered as a loving and caring community and a manifestation of His presence in our lives.
Faith in action with love makes us deserving to be called “God’s co-workers.”
It all starts with our faith in God, our belief that He is with us through His Most Holy Spirit when we do the works that He anoints us to do. He will never abandon us, and we should love Him and others with the same unconditional love that He has for us. He is our strength, our hope and our courage and the source of all goodness in everything we do. So let us always be reminded that faith alone is not enough. As in James 2:2, it says: “For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. And as it is said, our actions speak louder than words.
Our faith includes our belief that God knows what is in our heart. Our works should be done out of love for others, especially those who need love the most. Only then can we be considered as a loving and caring community and a manifestation of His presence in our lives.
Faith in action with love makes us deserving to be called “God’s co-workers.”