Once a week in Taekwondo class we spar wearing protective gear.
This includes shin/foot pads, forearm/hand pads, a helmet and a chest protector.
Now most of the pads you can put on yourself, the exception is the chest protector. It laces and ties in the back. Another person has to help you get it on, and often help you take it off.
Without needing to be told, each of us are padding up and looking for someone we can help with their chest protector. Often while you are helping one person, someone else comes up behind you and helps you with yours. No words are spoken, the help is both accepted and appreciated.
It is simply the way it is done.
I thought about that with the body of Christ. Are we that willing to not only help where needed, but also to accept help from others ?
After all, that is the way it's done.
" so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully" Romans 12:5-8 (NIV)
