THE PICCOLO MENTALITY

"In fact, some parts of the body that seem weakest and least important are actually the most necessary"- 1 Corinthians 12:22 NLT

Several years ago, a famous 19th century conductor, Sir Michael Costa was conducting a rehearsal in which the orchestra was joined by a great choir. About halfway through the session, with trumpets blaring, drums rolling, and violins singing their rich melody, the piccolo player muttered to himself, "What good am I doing? I might just as well not be playing. Nobody can hear me anyway." So he kept the instrument to his mouth, but he made no sound. Within moments, the conductor cried, "Stop! Stop! Where’s the piccolo?" It was missed by the ear of the most important person of all. (Daily Bread, November 17, 2003, Richard W. De Haan)

In 1 Corinthians 12:12-22, God clearly warns believers against the danger of developing the piccolo mentality. This terrible mentality makes someone seat on the fence while others are working or serving. Anyone with this docile mentality believes he/she is disadvantaged, insignificant and useless. Such person does not understand the fact that everyone created by God is unique and has a definite role to play in God's orchestra (Romans 12:4). 

"We have many parts in the one body, and all these parts have different functions"- Romans 12:4 (GNT)

There are many piccolo players everywhere in this generation. People who have succeeded in deceiving everyone that they are playing their part but they are not. Everyone recognizes and celebrates them as a piccolo player yet Heaven has not heard a sound from their corner for a very long time. These people's names are on members, workers, ministers, teachers, evangelists, pastors register in their various churches yet God is still saying "Where is the Piccolo?" They are obviously missing in action. Heaven has not felt their impact for a long time. This is quite unfortunate! 

Friends, are you a piccolo player in your church/office/ organisation. Does the task assigned to you look insignificant? Have you been faithful in your calling and duty post? Please be sincere with yourself! I hope you have not actually stopped playing your piccolo? Your team leader, HOD, Pastor, General Overseers,  MD/CEO, Chairman may not notice that you are now very passive or docile but God knows. Yes, the Great Conductor (God) is really concerned that you are no longer playing your part in His orchestra. 

This powerful poem below clearly re-echoes the subject matter. Kindly meditate on it and trust God to revive everyone having the piccolo mentality and keep them burning till Christ returns.   

YOU HAVE A PART TO PLAY  By M.S.Lowndes

Each one of God's children

Has a special part to play,

Whether it be great or small,

We are needed every day

If your part seems very small,

Don't feel you're insignificant

Don't feel that you can't offer much

And you wouldn't make a difference

Though you're tempted to give up

And let another take your place,

Remember, God gave you your gifts

And you cannot be replaced

And these gifts that God has given,

He longs for you to share

You're just as important as anyone,

So don't be in despair

The only one who matters most

Is watching for your part,

With much anticipation

And excitement in His heart

So do not disappoint Him

By not taking your cue,

Though you think it unimportant,

This part is made for you

Don't let God walk away

With a disappointed heart

Because you felt so unworthy

Of your very special part

The parts that we've been given

Isn't based on size at all,

But rather on the abilities

And the gifting of the Lord

For each part is important

To make the whole thing work,

So do your part with enthusiasm

And know that you have worth.

My prayer is that you and I will receive grace to continue to play our part with enthusiasm in God's orchestra. And when our days on earth are finally over, we shall receive bountiful reward for our labour on the Golden Shore. 

Good day and God bless you.

Maranatha!

Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo

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