Love the Church

Love the Church, July 10
Author: Charles H. Spurgeon From the book: Faith's Checkbook

"Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favor her, yea, the set time, is come. For Thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favor the dust thereof" - Psalm 102:13-14

Yes, our prayers for the church will be heard. The set time is come. We love the prayer meetings, and the Sunday school, and all the services of the LORD's house. We are bound in heart to all the people of God and can truly say,

There's not a lamb in all thy flock
I would disdain to feed
There's not a foe before whose face
I'd fear thy cause to plead.

If this is the general feeling, we shall soon enjoy times of refreshing horn the presence of the LORD. Our assemblies will be filled, saints will be revived, and sinners will be converted. This can only come of the LORD's mercy; but it will come, and we are called upon to expect it. The time, the set time, is come. Let us bestir ourselves. Let us love every stone of our Zion, even though it may be fallen down. Let us treasure up the least truth, the least ordinance, the least believer, even though some may despise them as only so much dust. When we favor Zion, God is about to favor her. When we take pleasure in the LORD's work, the LORD Himself will take pleasure in it.

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Love the Church, as the title tells us. Each member of the church is important and we need to remember that no matter what - we are equal in the sight of God. Our jobs and situations may differ, but the end goal is to bring Glory to the Lord, to see the Body of Christ cared for by one another and respected by one another. No matter if you're a layman, a custodian, a sound person, a pastor, a elder or deacon - we are all seeking to do the same thing - bring Glory and due praise to our Father and Savior, to give the Gospel to those who may never have heard. Take pleasure in whatever area of work the Lord has for you. Agape.