Step 7: Receive orders

The physical fight takes scores of soldiers performing their duties so that two pilots can employ an Apache helicopter in combat. Though only two soldiers operate the aircraft, the mission cannot happen without all the soldiers working together and completing their roles.

Similarly, those adopted into the family of God are called to support the mission of expanding the Heavenly Kingdom (Matthew 28:16-20, Jude 23). Those born again are part of the living Church here on Earth. With Christ as the head, we are all called to participate in our own but united way. It is deceit if we rely on pastors and clergy to do all the work. Study the Scriptures, meditate on the word, spend time praying and in fellowship with other believers. Follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit and employ the skills and passions He created in you. Do your part to ensure you are alive, healthy, and active within the body of Christ!

Deception may give us what we want for the present, but it will always take it away in the end. – Rachel Hawthrone