ACTIVE DUTY
“…not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some…” (Heb 10:25).
Facebook and other social media platforms contain more than their share of trivial and useless information, but now and then you may find something worthwhile.
Not long ago a Facebook meme portrayed a Christian man speaking to his wife as he held a letter in his hand. With a look of consternation he said, “Uh oh, it’s from the elders. We’ve been called up for active duty.”
In the armed forces you can serve in the "Reserves". As such, you can be called up for active duty in the case of a crisis or emergency. Until then, however, you carry on with life as any civilian would do. Barring emergencies, you are required to show up for duty a few weekends annually, but that’s the extent of it.
In the Lord’s army, however, there are no reserves. Every soldier is expected to “put on the whole armor of God” and engage in spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:11).
Although assembling with the troops (church) is only one aspect of Christian duty, it is a vital one. In our weekly assemblies we worship God, glorify Jesus Christ, partake of the Lord’s supper, sing praises, give, hear God’s word and encourage one another.
The aforementioned Facebook meme concluded with this admonition:
“Don’t tell me your excuses . . .
“I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD” (Psa. 122:1).
Be a Light for Christ in 2025!
Dennis
“…not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some…” (Heb 10:25).
Facebook and other social media platforms contain more than their share of trivial and useless information, but now and then you may find something worthwhile.
Not long ago a Facebook meme portrayed a Christian man speaking to his wife as he held a letter in his hand. With a look of consternation he said, “Uh oh, it’s from the elders. We’ve been called up for active duty.”
In the armed forces you can serve in the "Reserves". As such, you can be called up for active duty in the case of a crisis or emergency. Until then, however, you carry on with life as any civilian would do. Barring emergencies, you are required to show up for duty a few weekends annually, but that’s the extent of it.
In the Lord’s army, however, there are no reserves. Every soldier is expected to “put on the whole armor of God” and engage in spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:11).
Although assembling with the troops (church) is only one aspect of Christian duty, it is a vital one. In our weekly assemblies we worship God, glorify Jesus Christ, partake of the Lord’s supper, sing praises, give, hear God’s word and encourage one another.
The aforementioned Facebook meme concluded with this admonition:
“Don’t tell me your excuses . . .
- Tell it to the brethren who attend virtually every service despite physical disabilities, acute pain or chronic insomnia.
- Tell it to members who have the similar reasons (as you) for not attending, but find a way to come.
- Tell it to the visitors who wonder why some members are unwilling to support their congregation.
- Tell it to the Lord who came to this earth and died for you.”
“I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD” (Psa. 122:1).
Be a Light for Christ in 2025!
Dennis
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