Sunday on Monday - August 31st, 2026
Yesterday we looked at Romans 12:3–8 and saw that one of the first places a renewed mind shows up is in how we see ourselves and how we see the church.
Paul tells us not to think of ourselves more highly than we should, but to think with “sober judgment.” That means neither overestimating nor underestimating ourselves. It means seeing ourselves honestly in light of God’s grace.
Paul then compares the church to a body. Every part matters, and every part has a function. The church is healthiest when each person uses what God has given them for the good of everyone else.
That changes the question we ask about church. Instead of, “What am I getting out of this?” we begin asking, “What part has God given me to play?”
God has graciously given every believer something that can benefit His people. Paul’s instruction is simple: use it. Don’t leave it sitting in the driveway.
This week, ask yourself:
How has God equipped me to help the people around me know and follow Jesus?
Maybe that looks like serving a practical need, encouraging someone who is struggling, teaching truth, giving generously, leading faithfully, or showing mercy to someone who is hurting.
No single believer reflects everything about Jesus. But when we bring our different gifts, strengths, and acts of service together, the church begins to show the world a fuller picture of who Jesus is.
So this week, don’t just attend church.
Be the part of the body God has called you to be.
Pray now and ask God to show you what that looks like.
