As I preached I pointed out that we are all given different gifts, talents, abilities, and resources that are to be used to build up and unify The Church. Furthermore, even if we feel as though we are insignificant or that we play a small part in The Church, we are an indispensable part of the body of Jesus Christ. We may look at ourselves as inconsequential or ugly, but Jesus has called us to be just who we are, to embrace our part in His body (The Church), and to rejoice that we are a part of His body.
After the message, as I greeted friends in the foyer, one woman said to me; "I think I'm the toenail on the little toe that you were talking about this morning". I began to chuckle as I thought about the way I described the toenail on the little toe, even a toenail that has a case of fungus growing on it.
But then something caught my eye. I saw the bright red nail polish on the toes of a little girl as she walked through the foyer. Her toe nails were beautiful - even the tiny little toenail.
Right now you may feel like you've got a bad case of fungus growing in your life - be that sin, depression, low self worth, or some other factor. One purpose of Jesus' crucifixion on the cross was so that we might look to Him for all cleansing and healing.Look to Jesus and let Him forgive, encourage, and lift you up.
What's more, God will cover your blemishes - your very unsightly qualities. He will not only bring cleansing and healing to you, He will make you shine as one to be admired.
What if God has created you as the toenail? Rejoice and be glad, you are the toenail of Jesus Christ!
What if God's purpose for you is that of a painted and polished toenail? What if your sole purpose is for others to look at you and realize just how beautiful the foot on the body of Jesus Christ is?
So let Him cleanse you and bring healing to you until you shine and admirable.
