Re-Member: “Engaged” (October 7 – October 13)
Day One:
There is a form of cheating that we
rarely hear about in sports today. We rarely hear about it, yet players and
coaches will still implement this taboo in arenas and fields throughout the
world. This act of cheating is often known as “laying down”, “dogging it”, and
“taking a dive” (among other terms). The infraction is purposeful
disengagement. This is more than straight out quitting in a competition. It is
the deceptive use of less than full engagement either for advantage or ill
will. When it is not purposeful, it may be due to laziness, apathy, or fatigue.
Members of a team count on one another
as they all strive toward a goal greater than themselves. When a teammate is disingenuous
with their responsibility, the entire team suffers. The body of Christ is made
up of people who are called to be active, engaged, invested teammates. We are
to always ask what God would have us to do or to be in order reach the goal
that is greater than whom we are individually.
There is no room for inactive
teammates. Can any of us imagine standing next to a teammate on the field or
court as they just stand there “dogging it” or “taking a dive”? Once again, the
imagery of the body and all the parts works perfectly. Paul spends a good
amount of time unpacking the idea of how every person in the church has a role
to play just as every part of the human body has a key role to play. We wish
for every body part to engage when called upon. God wishes for every member of
the Church to be engaged in the purposes He has called us to.
Purposeful engagement is our call. Memorize
and meditate upon Hebrews 10:24-25 with this call in mind:
“And
let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not
neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one
another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
- Pastor David
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