Sitting On The
Premises
“But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that
accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget
your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye
have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that every one of
you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That
ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience
inherit the promises.”
(Hebrews 6:9-12)
Today’s Morsel: Do you ever
wonder what could be accomplished if everybody in the church used their talents
and abilities to advance the kingdom? Why is it that 100% of the work in
the church is done by 10% of the people? Why is it that people can sing
and shout but not labor? Why is it that many can sing “Standing on the
Promises” when all they do is sit on the premises? The writer of Hebrews
states, 'But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things of
you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.' Salvation
for those who may not know means it is time to go to work. As Paul told
the church at Thessalonica, “Not because we
have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. For
even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work,
neither should he eat. For we hear that there are some which walk among you
disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we
command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and
eat their own bread. But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. And if any
man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with
him, that he may be ashamed.” (2
Thessalonians 3:9-14) That’s some pretty strong language.
It is tight, but it is right. We must not be slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the
promises.
Sing: When He calls me, I will
answer. When He calls me, I will hear? When He calls me, I will answer
I'll be somewhere working for my Lord.
I’ll be somewhere working, I’ll be somewhere working, I’ll
be somewhere working for my Lord. I’ll be somewhere working, I’ll be
somewhere working, I’ll be somewhere working for my Lord.
Thought For Today: If you don’t work,
you don’t eat.
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