Read: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. (v. 13)

As Paul traveled throughout the Roman Empire he recognized that all believers, regardless of background or abilities, were part of the body of Christ. We experienced this in different ways—working together and then worshipping together—while serving in Mexico.

Three separate parts of the same body worked together to serve the families. The local church in Mexico first identifies families in need of housing. Pastors working in the barrios know which families would most benefit from a house. Then our Mexican ministry partner works with these local churches to plan and perform the work using churches like ours.

We also experienced the joy of worshipping together as one body. On Wednesday night of build week, we worshipped with the local church supporting our building projects. We worshipped in Spanish and English. At the end of the service, the Mexican pastor asked to pray for us.

We shared that our associate pastor was with his 15-year-old son in the hospital suffering with leukemia. We gathered in a circle, holding each other as the Mexican pastor implored God to heal this young man. Tears streamed down our cheeks as we fervently prayed together. Despite the language barrier we all felt the power of the Holy Spirit at work.

Prayer:

Lord God, thank you for making the body of Christ much greater than our local church. Help us to fulfill our part in your body.

Author: Rob Donoho

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