What is the purpose of the church co-laboring with God?
The purpose of the church co-laboring with God is to bring the body to its completeness, preparing it for the Lord to take unto Himself. After that, God will resume His dealings with His covenant people. This partnership with the Creator God enables believers to be laborers together with Him, fulfilling His sovereign plan.
Les explains that being laborers together with God is a tremendous partnership, better than being hooked up with a wealthy person. The purpose is to bring the body to its completeness so the Lord can take it unto Himself, and then He will pick up where He left off with His covenant people. Even when God does not do things our way, He remains sovereign and in control, and our carnal moments do not cancel our position as laborers with God. This encourages believers who are not spiritual giants.