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PLAYING IN CONCERT Read: Romans 12:3–8 Bible in a Year: Esther 9–10; Acts 7:1–21 So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. Romans 12:5–6 During our granddaughter’s school band concert, I was impressed by how well this group of 11- and 12-year-olds played together. If each of them had wanted to be a solo performer, they could not have achieved individually what the band did collectively. The woodwinds, brass, and percussion sections all played their parts and the result was beautiful music! To the followers of Jesus in Rome, Paul wrote, “In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us” (Rom. 12:5–6). Among the gifts Paul mentioned are prophecy, service, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership, and mercy (vv. 7–8. Each gift is to be exercised freely for the good of all (1 Cor. 12.7. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 One definition of in concert is “agreement in design or plan; combined action; harmony or accord.” That’s the Lord’s plan for us as His through faith in Jesus Christ. “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves” (v. 10). The goal is cooperation, not competition. In a sense, we are “on stage” before a watching and listening world every day. There are no soloists in God’s concert band, but every instrument is essential. The music is best when we each play our part in unity with others. Lord, You are the Conductor of our lives. We want to play Your song of love and grace in concert with Your today. There are no soloists in God’s orchestra. 
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How true and an excellent point. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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