The Mighty Toe 6/16-20

16-20 June 2016 - The Mighty Toe – Manna by Dorothy Callies

1 Corinthians 12:15, 22 - If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. 22) In fact, some of the parts that seem weakest and least important are really the most necessary (NLT).

What’s so special about a toe? When we bumped our bare toe against something, we really “see stars” with a big ouch… pain… ohhh that hurts! The whole body felt it.  Is toe really that important? Oh yes, it balance our body better when we walk. This subject led me to read one story I like to share.

It is called, “Toe Wrestling.”  Every year, people from across the countries would come to England for the world championships.  Competitors sit on the ground facing each other and then lock the big toe of the other’s bare foot. It’s the same idea with an arm wrestler pins a competitor’s wrist. It seems a very strange sports.

In a way, this unusual competition gives honor to a part of the body that is largely ignored—until we drop something on the toe.  Oh, oh that’s hurt. We give attention to it until it becomes comfortable and the whole body felt relief. 

Paul used the foot to remind us that there is no ‘unimportant’ parts in the body of Christ. In another word, everyone is important. Each person in the body of Christ is important. Even if you think of yourself as overlooked and ignored by others, still you have a great value in Christ.

The Lord uses small tools to perform a large tasks.  And you can honor God like a true champion by using your special skills for God’s glory.  Even the smallest toe becomes the “mighty toe” for Jesus.  He cares that much for you and me.

Prayer Song: “Lord, Keep Your Hand on Me”

You laid your hand, mighty Lord,

            on the range (land, mountain),

Laid your wonderful hand on the prairie (grassland).

Lord you poured forth the fountains

Raised up the mountains

Oh!  Lord keep your mighty hand on me . . .

You touched your clouds, made them rain,

From the rain made the sea,

From the sea, formed the clouds

To give us life abundantly; . . .

You have the earth and the sky

            in your command, Lord

Oh!  Please keep your precious hand on me …

       (Collection from Inspiring Choruses)

May the Lord bless you and use you in His mighty kingdom of God, in Jesus’ name!