Like a thief in the night

"But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. For God did not appoint us to wrath but to obtain salvation through our lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing." (I Thessalonians 5:8-11)

It is no coincidence that Paul uses the words 'breastplate' and 'helmet' in these verses, for we are serving in God's army! And just like in any army of the world, just because we don't feel like fighting anymore doesn't mean we quit! How many soldiers would be able to tell their sergeant they don't want to fight anymore because they are too exhausted, or they are sick of all the dying? Of course many have, and many more wanted to, but the point is that warfare isn't something we necessarily choose, but it exists nontheless. A lot of times I don't feel like praying or reading the word, but I know I can't live by my emotions, and that there is warfare going on in the midst of my being nice and cozy indoors. Blessed be the name of the Lord, for we need on our heads that helmet of light that guides us and everyone else to the path of victory!
Joe talked last week how we should continue to push each other to keep our numbers from slipping. I need to work on this, and do my part as a member of this blessed body to ensure our growth. It is a pure blessing to see each and every person at Cornerstone, and I pray that this foolish heart doesn't wait for my impending graduation to know this inside and out!