We Are All in the Battle Together

Exodus 17:11-13 And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

This past year, for many, was a year of isolation. Sadly, the enemy used much of what happened in 2020 to his advantage, and put one of his greatest weapons to work against us...fear and isolation. We were convinced that the best way to get through the turmoil, and uncertainty, was to keep to ourselves, avoid close fellowship, and worship God by watching services on little screens. Sadly, there will be many who, because of fear, will not return to a physical place of worship, and rob themselves of the encouragement and support God wants us to have in these difficult times. The fact of the matter is that regardless of what is happening in the world, God calls us not to forsake the assembling with one another, especially as His return draws closer (Hebrews 10:24-25). I was reminded last night, as we had fellowship with other believers, that God is the One who has numbered our days (Psalms 139:14-16). Today's verses are a reminder that we need each other. We need fellowship, and we are all in this battle together. Rather than let fear drive us, we need to let God's Word drive us and guide us. We need to make a greater effort to be there for one another, and encourage one another. We need to come along side our brothers and sisters in Christ to pray for each other, and WITH each other. We have not been given a spirit of fear. So, let us show the world that in spite of what it tells us, it is God in who we put our trust in. It is time, this year, that we stand together, as the church, to hold each other up, as we all fight the battles that in reality have already been won in Christ Jesus!

Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).