The skit was hilarious. We had been studying this passage and other scriptures regarding the value of each individual and their importance to the the Body of Christ. It was Youth Night so our teens were in charge of the evening service. They wanted to teach what they'd been learning to the adults. As part of the service they came up with this idea of making various parts of the body out of cardboard, poster board, and markers. They wore them to do the skit.
They were fantastic. Imagine a huge talking nose and an ear, an eye, lips, arms, hands, legs and feet. They had this conversation about switching roles. It was gut busting when the hand and arm moved into position to scratch the big nose, nearly poking the eye out. As their conversation continued, they all talked about how they'd really be suited for different roles. Ultimately they decided they all had work together and each part was crucial to the health and well being of the body.
I wish we had a video, because it would have been a big hit on Youtube. I had never seen a more poignant illustration on the value of each person and their ministry to the body of Christ. The ridiculous image of a foot trying to do the ear's job allows you to get the point really quickly. Go ahead, try to picture a foot on the side of someone's head without laughing. It's a bizarre thought. I've seen some pretty big ears on people, but a foot?
God says that we're all fearfully and wonderfully made. He knit each of us together in our mother's womb. On top of that, He grants spiritual gifts to all believers in Jesus, special abilities for spiritual purposes. God has a plan and purpose for our lives. That's why we've all been uniquely designed and then altered in Christ.
God, use me how you wish. I don't want to try to force myself into a role that doesn't fit my design. I do, however, want to give myself over for full use in the areas for which You designed me to serve.
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