Call for Backup

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27

We had a real treat last night. A bluegrass band came to lead worship. There were 2 guitars, 2 banjo's a violin, a double bass and a mandolin. Their music was fantastic and there was a lot of toe tapping and hand clapping. One thing that struck me was that at different points in the music, different instruments would be highlighted. Between verses, for instance, the banjo or the violin would have a solo while the other instruments played backup. On the last song, several of us got to go up and sing Oh Happy Day with the group. It was so much fun.
In the middle of having fun, God taught me a lesson. In our lives there are times when one person's talents are showcased. and other times when everyone works together to achieve a goal.Someone may seem to be receiving more blessings than I am or more honor. Each person has seasons in their lives designed by God. A friend or family member may be in a good season when you are in a difficult one. Success, or lack of it, does not have anything to do with whether we are walking in God's favor.
Here's the thing. I know all of that but there are times and situations when I suddenly revert to a junior High mentality.I feel overlooked and unappreciated. I get really frustrated with myself at these times.
Apparently I am not the only one who has dealt with this issue. Paul dedicates all of 1 Corinthians 12 to explaining to the church in Corinth about How to live as a body.

21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” 22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, 24 while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, 25 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 28 And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues[d]? Do all interpret? 31 Now eagerly desire the greater gifts.

Whether it is your turn to play lead or backup, do it with grace and gratitude, knowing that we are part of a body for a reason.