Which Body Are You?

There is a famous story of four people named Every Body, Some Body, Any Body, and No Body. There was an important job to be done and Every Body was asked to do it. Any Body could have done it, but No Body did it. Some Body got angry about that, because it was Every Body's job. Every Body thought Any Body could do it, but No Body realized that Every Body wouldn't do it. Consequently, it wound up that No Body told Any Body, so Every Body blamed Some Body.

Paul wrote in Romans 12 that as Christians, we are all part of the body of Christ. Just as our own body is comprised of parts with their own special function, each of us has our own special purpose. Paul lists ministering, teaching, and prophesying as examples. I would add writing, public speaking, and being creative to the list.

When a task is at hand, are you waiting for Every Body, Any Body, or Some Body to do the job that you could do yourself? Remember, if you don’t do it, there’s a chance No Body will.

I’m trying to be a productive part of the body of Christ. What about you?