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Something Worth Fighting For

There are some things I am passionate about. I am passionate about my family. I love them. I am thankful for them. I guard them physically and spiritually to the best of my ability. I would fight for them, even lay down my life for them if the occasion were to arise.

I am passionate about my beliefs. In fact, "Belief" is the number one strength in the ol' Strengths Finders assessment. I have deeply held beliefs that mean a great deal to me and I will defend them, I will seek to instill them in other people, and I have even been known to fight for them on certain occasions.

I am passionate about my country. I love my country. I served my country. I have friends that have given their lives for our country. I believe in the ideals that were originally a part of my country. I have fought for my country.

I am passionate about the Church of Jesus Christ. I have served her for almost 19 years. I have sacrificed for her, I have given of my time and my resources to her, and I have been blessed by her. I have fought for the Church.

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:24-25)

Last time I saw a spur, it didn't seem like a tender, loving touch. It is more of a weapon, a tool used to get something or someone to do what it needs to be doing. When a cowboy spurs an animal, it is intended to get the animals attention and get them moving.

Can I "spur" you today? Stop giving up meeting together. Do not neglect the fellowship of believers. The "Day" that the writer of Hebrews refers to is the day of the Lord's return, and it is coming. That day is approaching and we have work to do! We have a responsibility as followers of Jesus Christ, as the Bride of Christ, to fight for sake of Christ and for the sake of His Church.

I am passionate about the Church and I am passionate about my brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ who have seen fit to neglect the fellowship.  You need to stop. You need to reengage with the Body of Christ and it needs to become something you fight for.

We fight for the things we are passionate about. What are you passionate about today?

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