Our Membership In The Body Of Christ

 This verse is in a passage concerning the use and abuse of spiritual gifts, where Paul moves into an examination of the Christian Church and an explanation of Our Membership In The Body Of Christ. He wants to show that each member of Christ's Body is unique in the sight of God and that this complete company of believers is God's chosen vehicle on earth, through which He makes Himself known to mankind.
 We are God's representatives on earth during the Church dispensation, and Paul begins his teaching by explaining that every believer is given their own distinctive gifts and unique ministry. Each manifestation of the Spirit is to be used for the common good of all Christians. Not everyone receives the same spiritual gifts, and each ministry is unique, yet varied and complementary.
 Spiritual gifts, designated vocations, and all the good work that God has prepared us to do are bestowed by the same Spirit, to the glory of God and for the benefit of the entire Church. Paul is trying to convey an eternal principle; that the same Holy Spirit works in the lives of all believers, but that various gifts and spiritual manifestations are distributed to each one individually, as He chooses. God is no respecter of persons, and He alone apportions to each one their particular gifts and spiritual graces, by His own will. 
 Paul  explains that we became a member of the Body of Christ when we were born again. The moment we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ we were baptized into the Body of Christ. At salvation, we were placed into the Body of Christ "by ONE Spirit." We were removed from our position in Adam and positioned in the Body of Christ: 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You that all believers are full and equal members of the Church and that by Your grace, we were baptized into the Body of Christ at salvation. Thank You that we can partake of the same spiritual benefits that have been promised to all Your children. Thank You for the gifts, graces, benefits, and ministry You have seen fit to give us all individually, by Your grace. We pray that we may be willing and obedient members of Christ's Body, and fulfil all the work You have prepared for us to do, to Your praise and glory. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.