Marching Orders

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

¹³ Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. ¹⁴ Do everything in love.

Responding to the Word

Our military is one of the greatest militaries in the world!  We have both defended our land and helped others in their time of need.  Have you ever seen the military march in unison?  What would happen if the "marching orders" were not taken serriously?  The "marching orders" are directions handed down from someone in authority to be carried out to the tee.  When they were supposed to go left, they went right.  When they were supposed to run, they walked.  Things would end up a disaster!  Paul is giving us set of "marching orders" here in first Corinithians.  To be careful (on your guard), grow deeper in our faith, don't be afraid and show everyone you meet love.
  

Praying in the Word

God, Thank you for showing us how to live our life in love.  Thank you for demonstrating that "perfect" love in and through Your Son Jesus Christ.  Please give us ears to hear you, eyes to see you and heart to accept all the Word of God tells us. Help our only response to be, "Yer Sir."  In Jesus' Name, Amen