1 Corinthians 12:14-27 For the human body does not consist of one part, but of many limbs and organs. If the foot says, “Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body,” is it not on the contrary still a part of the body? If the ear says, “Because I am not an eye, I am not a part of the body,” is it not on the contrary still a part of the body? If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? But now as things really are, God has placed and arranged the parts in the body, each one of them, just as He willed and saw fit with the best balance of function. If they all were a single organ, where would the rest of the body be? But now as things really are there are many parts different limbs and organs, but a single body. The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” But quite the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are absolutely necessary; and as for those parts of the body which we consider less honorable, these we treat with greater honor; and our less presentable parts are treated with greater modesty, while our more presentable parts do not require it. But God has combined the whole body, giving greater honor to that part which lacks it, so that there would be no division or discord in the body that is, lack of adaptation of the parts to each other, but that the parts may have the same concern for one another. And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it. Now you collectively are Christ’s body, and individually you are members of it each with his own special purpose and function.

As you can see from the Scripture above, all believers are a part of the body of Christ. That makes each one of us unique and special in the eyes of God. He strategically placed each and every one of us in the position that would reach the most people for His glory. That means that you are in the right family; no matter how dysfunctional it is, the right job; no matter how raunchy the circumstances may be, and even the right church; no matter how small or big it may be. God has a very special plan and purpose laid out just for you! He is calling out to His body, “Parts Wanted!” The question is, are you going to answer the call?

Some of us are called to be Pastors, evangelists, teachers, or missionaries. But, this world would not be complete if that were all the “parts”. There are many other positions out there that are just as important’ plumbers, electricians, doctors, lawyers, sales associates, and the list goes on and on. Every “part” is important! You have a job to do for God right where you are. Even children have there “part” to play as well. Just as we don’t always see what each “part” is accomplishing, doesn’t make it insignificant. You don’t walk around in this world seeing each person’s lungs, but we no each person has them because we’re all breathing.

You may not know what your “part” is right now, but that’s okay. Just ask God to show you and He will. Until then, keep doing what you’re doing. Your smile today might change a life tomorrow. Just be a willing vessel and answer God’s call – parts wanted – by answering, “Here I am Lord! I want to be a part!” You’ll be pleasantly surprised of the things God will accomplish through your life as you do. Now get out there and be a “part” of the body of Christ the way He created you to be!