PLAY YOUR PART

"If you refuse to do your part, you cut yourself off from God's part" - Matthew 6:15 (MSG)

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?". (Daily Bread, November 17, 2003, Richard W. De Haan)

"..No part is important on its own. Can you imagine Eye telling Hand, “Get lost; I don’t need you”? Or, Head telling Foot, “You’re fired; your job has been phased out?.." 1 Corin. 12:21 (MSG‬‬)

In 1 Corinthians 12:12-22, God clearly warned believers against the danger of behaving like the Piccolo player who sits on the fence while others are working. They believe that nobody will notice if they choose to be docile in the orchestra. They fail to understand that there is no weak link in the orchestra of God. All believers are unique and God has a definite role for everyone in His orchestra (Romans 12:4). 

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 yet Heaven has not heard a sound from their corner for a very long time. They are visible in their duty posts yet God is still saying "Where is the Piccolo?" As far as God is concerned, they are obviously missing in action. Heaven has not felt their impact for a long time. This is quite unfortunate! 

Friends, are you playing your part faithfully in God's orchestra? Please be sincere with yourself! Your team leader, Pastor, General Overseer may not notice that you are now very 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:

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.

May we 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. 

On behalf of my esteemed father in the Lord, Pastor. E. A. Adeboye, I would like to invite you to May 2024 Holy Ghost Service. Theme: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FIRE. Date:  3rd May 2024. Venue: The Redemption City, Mowe, Nigeria.

Good day. Happy  new month and God bless you.

Maranatha!

Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo

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