Memorise: And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every
tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and
cast into the fire. Luke 3:9
Read: John 15:1-2
Bible in one year: Leviticus 1-4
Anyone
who wants to be a soldier must be prepared to go through the worst of
terrains, and must be prepared to endure all kinds of difficulties that
may come his way such as hunger, exposure to extreme weather,
hostilities, separation from comforts, family and loved ones, and even
be prepared to die on the battle field. Usually, while courting
potential recruits, the difficult parts will be withheld and the fellow
will be fed with the good sides - cheap or free food, clothing, travel
at government expense and respect if not fear from civilians. By the
time the recruit signs on, and gets to the barracks, he would be taken
through rigorous training. Some may not be able to endure the training
so they will leave the army. Similarly, in the army of God, you must be
ready to go through serious difficulties and self denials and to face
the enemies on a head-on collision course.
"Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." 2 Timothy 2:3
God's
army is an extremely disciplined one with defined order, structure and
government, every recruit must be aware of this. The first thing to note
here is that the Commander-in-chief of the heavenly army is highly
intolerant of parasites. Parasites are those who want to enjoy the
benefits of the Kingdom without contributing their quota. They like the
rights and privileges but fail to be committed to the obligations.
According to John 15:1-2, such parasites will be forcefully taken out.
Similarly, there is no place for loafers - those who claim to be part of
the army but are not ready to make commitment to the Commander-
in-chief. Are you a child of God but you are doing nothing for the
advancement of the kingdom? You are a loafer. A loafer gives more of his
or her time to move about and engage in activities that are unimportant
and unprofitable. According to Luke 3:9, loafers shall be cut down and
end up in hell. That shall not be your portion in Jesus name. Are you a
parasite or loafer? If you go from one Gospel church to another in the
name of receiving prayers, but when it comes to being committed for the
church building project or meeting a need in church, you move to another
church, you are a parasite! God does not tolerate parasites in His
army.
Action point: Pray that God will change every loafer or parasite in your local assembly into dedicated soldiers of Christ.
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