Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 3:7 (NLT).
It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow.
Paul speaks to the church at Corinth about faith sharing. Earlier in this passage it tells us some had gotten wrapped up in the messenger rather than the message. It’s not important who brings the message or how it is delivered, only that it is the word of God for our salvation.
This speaks to our problem of comparing and judging based on things that don’t really matter. If I compare my sermons to those of Billy Graham I’d feel unpolished and uneducated. If I compare my outreach to Mother Theresa I’d feel lazy and selfish. This is the whisper of evil that comes from comparing – “you’re not good enough!”
Paul says it doesn’t matter who brought the message or who we were baptized by, only that we have accepted Jesus and let the Holy Spirit guide our actions. We musn’t get distracted by how others are doing things! God has given each of us resources and opportunities to tell those around us about His love.
Loving Lord, we are amazed that You call us to be part of Your plan for creation. Bless us to be a voice of love that reaches Your children no matter where they are are. Amen.
