Today’s #FiveMinuteFriday could be my shortest post ever but it is packed with good stuff. Be blessed and check out some of the other takes on the word prompt Here.
Back in the day…the teacher took roll call.
Brian?
Here.
Pamela?
Here.
Tina?
Here.
Timothy?
Present. (You always had a wise guy in the class.)
Nannette?
Here.
Julie?
(Silence)
Is Julie not here today?
“She’s sick!”
Julie was absent. She wasn’t where she was supposed to be.
Paul said when we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. (2 Corinthians 2:5, 6) Yet, we know that Christ dwells IN us, He is always present, He is always here with us. The Apostle Paul knew we had a work to complete, a job to do, a purpose in this life that had to be fulfilled before we could go on to our reward in the next life.
“But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.…” Philippians 1:23, 24
We desire to be with Christ, He is the reason we were created! But to bring Him glory it is necessary, for the sake of others, that we remain here…for now.
We can’t afford to be absent in anything we do or say for the Kingdom. We must be on guard and sensitive in the Spirit to what is going on around us. The only way to do that is communication with the Savior!
He will call our name one day, we will stand before Him in judgment.
Nannette? Here, Lord! Here I am!
What a glorious day that will be! But until that day comes, we must go on about our Father’s business, declaring the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, His death, burial, resurrection, the gift of the Holy Spirit and the promise of His soon return. Our mission is to let others know that even in this life there is hope, joy and perfect peace in our circumstances.
We must be willing to say, “Here am I, Lord, send me, use me, work through me until you return for your Bride, the Church.” (Isaiah 6:8)
Be blessed today as you pray for doors to open to tell others about Jesus. He will use you…here!
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Sharing with Faith Filled Friday, Grace and Truth
Finally got to read your #FMF post and glad I did! I love what you said here, “What we find no answer for in the present, He meets us in the promise of His Presence with us.” He knows what is ahead and has what is best in store for us. Blessings!
Thank you Carol, so nice to have you. It won’t be long until He calls our name! Hallelujah!
Thank you Denise, I appreciate you too! Blessings for a great week. ♥
appreciate you.
So many ways to go with this word prompt and this was a great way to go with it! Thanks for sharing with us! (Your neighbor at FMF) Happy Friday to you!
Your post has brought to mind the day when the Lord will call my name. It is so good to remember that we are present in this world to live out the purpose God has for us on a daily basis. Blessings!