"Awareness"

  The other morning we had a group of men meet together to discuss how we can better focus our hearts and the hearts of the believers on the Lord during our assembly. It was an encouraging three hours! I only wished more of our men who lead and serve could have been there. One thing that was pointed out was "awareness". We need men aware of what we are doing and where we are leading. We need "awareness"  when we partake of the Supper, it is our "awareness" in this Supper. We don't speak or pray for the those lost, or ask for help for the sick and needy among us during this time. The Supper is where we fellowship Jesus and our faith is secure in His body and His blood of the covenant. "Awareness!"

  Another question came to the front: If Jesus walked into our assembly, came over and sat down by you, what would you do? Where would you focus? It was interesting to hear the different men share some insight from the word about that question. But it didn't take just a few moments and it was concluded: HE DOES! Every first day of the week He is sharing with us of Himself with His brothers and sisters. "Awareness!" Do we not realize that Jesus is among us? Do we not realize He is the purpose and focus of all we do, both daily and collectively? When we lose sight of Jesus, what does that say about our faith and trust?

  When prayers are spoken publicly, what should our "Awareness" be? When we sing, what is our "Awareness?" When Scripture is read there should be great "Awareness." May the Lord be the One whom we love and serve and not just someone we speak about because that's the 'religious' thing to do! May we always be in "Awareness" both in truth and spirit.