Set
1 Corinthians 12:18 KJV
(18) But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.
We were blessed several years ago with a minivan that we leased for a few years and then bought. It was so much fun to drive a brand new vehicle off the lot with the fresh car smells of leather seats and new carpet and rubber. It was a very faithful friend for several years taking us on family trips to East coast beaches and Tennessee and Colorado Mountains. After awhile, though, Kim was able to get a car and the van became mine to use for more than just traveling from here to there. It had sufficient space to load 4’x8’ sheets of wood and longer studs and other items. I was able to load ladders on the roof and travel all around Austin measuring roofs and doing repairs. Though it was designed for luxury it became a faithful work vehicle. Though designed for luxury and functionality there was a flaw in its design that led to its demise. While so much care and quality was put into most of its parts, there was a simple gasket on the engine that was made of plastic instead of a more durable substance. Though the engine surely could have lasted much longer, when the gasket gave way prematurely it caused the engine to overheat and the block to crack. We were forced to get rid of the whole van over the failure of one little part. If only they had insured such a simple part was of highest quality, our van would still be with us, giving us many more years of functionality.
God’s design for His body is of the highest precision and quality. Every part has been chosen according to His perfection and His pleasure. Though perfect in design, it is essential that we function according to His design and perform as He’s intended for us. To keep from overheating and malfunctioning, it is essential that we are maintained, cared for, and developed so that we may operate as needed and allow our body to remain whole and optimal.
