1 Corinthians 12:21-26 Interdependence, RECONCILIATION. Independence says, I can do it myself; Interdependence says, I cannot do it alone; we need each other. The goal of interdependence in the church (and among churches) is to reflect the unity of the body of Christ in the midst of its diversity. God has gifted different parts of the body, including different congregations with specific missions, to build up the whole. As the body functions as God intends, He uses it to draw alienated people from varied circumstances to the good news of Jesus Christ.
Interdependence is challenging to develop in a culture that insists on its own way and rights, but to minister reconciliation, we must learn it. In interdependent living, we learn to appreciate the uniqueness of others and to value what they bring to the relationship. Consider this reciprocal equality as described in 2 Corinthians 8:12-14, where one’s abundance supplies what the other lacks, leading to mutual benefit for both, as interdependence meets different needs, thereby balancing the whole.
Reference Kingdom Dynamics Spirit-Filled Life Bible