The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11 reminds the Church in Corinth of the significance of the Lord’s Table. It’s a commemoration of Christ’s sacrifice that should unify believers, not divide them.

Once I’m submitted to God’s sanctifying work, what shape will God’s love expressed through my life take? The text tells us that we will (1) bear one another’s burdens, (2) give each other the benefit of the doubt, (3) possess high hopes for one another, (4) struggle together, and (5) remain steadfast in our love for one another.

There is a common temptation among church leaders to hold those who “SEEM weaker,” and those “we THINK less honorable” on the sidelines until they are mature or “ready” to serve. But the problem is that being overly cautious only stunts their growth.

When opportunities arise it is then right to instead say a prayerful ‘YES' to opportunities until the Lord clearly says ‘No, you’re not supposed to do that.’ This is a major shift in our thinking and posture. It requires we be filled with the Spirit, that we be led by the Spirit, and that we show up in the body.