The universe is a BIG place and we are so very small in comparison. Yet, God has important plans for us, IF we trust Him enough to follow His directions.
History is filled with examples of people making great sacrifices for something they believe in. Every life contains trials and struggles to overcome just to survive. Some people endure through intolerable circumstances while others give up at the slightest resistance.
The disciples of Jesus were more than mere followers, they were mentored by Jesus to teach others His gospel message. A practice that continues with the disciples of today.
God calls us out of a carnal life into something better…into something holy. God made us for a purpose, but do we know what that purpose is? Are we actively searching to find the answer?
Hidden within the instructions for observing these “sacred assemblies,” we are given clues to a much more important requirement that God makes of His people.
When times are at their worst, people often find themselves alone. Standing with a brother throughout a trial is a vital part of our calling. The responsibility to carry one another’s burdens should not be taken lightly and the admonition to pray for each other is not limited to friends and family.
People coming into the Faith will find the need to overcome many obstacles and contend with various enemies. But they will discover stumbling blocks placed by their own hands and some enemies will come from within.
Living in our modern world, there is a pressure to conform to the accepted attitudes and behaviors of society. But is this conformity consistent with our calling to a life of Faith? How does our relationship with God affect our relationship with the world around us?