August 18th - Day 76: Working together

Today’s Big Idea: God makes it grow

Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 3:8-9

Passage of the day: 1 Corinthians 3:6-17

Thoughts to consider: An untended field doesn’t grow crops, it grows weeds. Paul wrote this passage to scold the church in Corinth because groups in the church were choosing the leader they liked better. But Paul reminds them we are all in this together. One plants, one waters, but as farmers know, you can’t make anything grow. The growing is up to God. 

Paul uses three different metaphors for the church in a span of almost twelve words. We are co-workers, we are God’s field, and we are God’s building. So which is it? It is all three. In other words, we have a lot to do to help the church produce a healthy harvest. And other have a role that helps and nourished you. Humility and Teamwork is the key. If we are busy arguing over who has what role, or telling those that water they are watering too much, then nothing will grow. One plants, one waters, and God makes it grow. When we work together, in our ministries, our projects, and our communities, God will make things grow that no one can stop.