A few weeks ago I was one of many who strolled through the Bodies Revealed exhibit at Union Station. Ever since taking Human Anatomy with Dr. Fuhrman at St. Paul's I've been intrigued with the intricacies of the human body. To further this fascination, I was allowed to witness the autopsy of "George" being conducted at KU several years ago and was fascinated with how "live" organs look. The pathologist talked with me throughout the procedure, refreshing the knowledge I should have retained after taking the anatomy tests, and answered my many questions. When I had my suspicious looking growths removed a few weeks ago, I mentioned to Dr. Gennoe that I would really like to watch him work. He just shook his head and continued cutting and stitching me up. When I stop and think about blood, nutrients, cells, bones, muscles, etc. and how they all work together, I just marvel at this fascinating creation God has formed.

One of the facts posted at Union Station was "10,000 cells fit on the top of a pin head." Can you imagine? I would like to know who actually counted the cells and did they count twice to confirm the first count? Not that it really matters whether 9,990 or 10,002 cells fit on a pinhead, the fact is these are microscopic and are constantly changing. As cells die, new ones are being formed. Some of the cells you had last week are no longer there. They have been replaced.

Cells themselves are an amazing creation! They take the nutrients from the food we eat, converting them into energy. They can carry out specialized functions and reproduce as necessary. What I find even more fascinating is that some cells have a different list of instructions and they carry out those procedures.

When we look at the creation account in Genesis, we read that God created and it was good. No prototype was necessary. No mistakes on where body parts were positioned. God knew what was best the first time. No one has been able to totally recreate the process, even though some have tried. God made each of us to be extraordinary creatures for one purpose only: to worship Him.

The Christian Church is somewhat like cells. What started with one, over time has been multiplied to many. Cells working together accomplish much. When the Church works together, it too can accomplish much, working together to accomplish the task given us in Matthew 28: 18-20. It's a responsibility God does not take lightly.

Ask yourself; are you like the cell that divides or the cell that dies? Please join me this week in praying for a continued blessing of the Holy Spirit's wisdom and guidance to be given to all of us within the Church, so we can share the Good News with someone who still does not know Him.

Enjoying the ride,

Jane