Dear Soldier,
As we find ourselves 24 days into the new year, it is crucial to reflect on how effectively you are managing your time, considering that you are created to operate within the confines of time itself.
Soldier, your human desires may often clash with your inner calling, leading you to resist going the extra mile. There will be moments when all you crave is rest, watching TV, or spending the entire day with your significant other. While these activities are not inherently wrong, the issue arises when you prioritize immediate pleasures over fulfilling your divine assignments. Let me repeat that: ‘Delaying your assignments to indulge in immediate pleasures is the issue’. Oh, that struck a chord with me! I needed that reminder! Let me reiterate, yet again: the problem lies in putting off what God has instructed you to do just to satisfy your current desires.
Many times, we are willing to sacrifice our purpose fulfilment for personal fulfilment often relying on the belief that as Christians, ‘God is merciful.’
The Key message for today as the late Dr. Myles Munroe eloquently put it, is this; the passage of time holds you accountable to God; this is not a proposition of divine retribution in the form of thunderbolts for disobedience—far from it. Rather, I address you as a committed Christian, one who has consciously embraced consecration and yielded allegiance to the Father. It is vital to comprehend that, in this context, accountability implies a recognition of the consequences attached to your actions and inactions as a believer. This, as previously emphasized, is rooted in the understanding that you serve a distinctive purpose within the body of Christ.
Allow me to illustrate this concept with an analogy. Envision a football field, a realm where teamwork and strategic positioning are paramount. In any given match, there are precisely 11 players on the field, and this number remains constant—never will there be 12 players representing one team. Each player assumes a unique position, whether as a goalkeeper, defender, striker, midfielder, and so forth. It is analogous to a well-orchestrated symphony where every instrument plays a distinct role.
Consider the goalkeeper position—only one player can occupy this crucial role at any given time. The coordination of players, each functioning within their designated capacity, is akin to the harmony sought after in a symphonic masterpiece. In the midst of a game, an observant spectator—perhaps YOU—finds yourself emotionally invested, shouting and gesturing at the television when a defender falters or deviates from their assigned role, leading to a conceded goal. The passionate cry of ‘PASS THE BALL!’ echoes through the room. Why? Because you intuitively recognize that had the player adhered to their role or capacity, the team’s defence would have remained intact, and the opponent’s goal could have been averted.
This analogy encapsulates the essence of accountability and purpose within the body of Christ. Each believer, akin to a player on the football field, has a unique role and responsibility. The consequences of deviating from these assigned roles ripple through the collective purpose, much like the impact of an errant play on a sports team.
In essence, your commitment to acting in alignment with your designated role, much like the disciplined teamwork on a football field, contributes to the overall success and fulfilment of the greater purpose within the body of Christ. The Bible says in Hebrews 12:11,’Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.’
Your actions hold significance; they contribute to a larger picture. Disregard any misleading notion suggesting that you do not matter to God, enabling you to do as you please. The truth is, you do matter to God, and it is essential to align your actions with His desires.
For instance, if you received an impression to create a song by month-end, procrastination only hinders this assignment. Take heed, act now, and fulfil your divine obligation.
Understanding that you are a spiritual being undergoing a physical experience in time, as Myles Munroe emphasizes, reinforces the importance of last week’s discussion on building capacity and skills as Christian Soldiers. This week, let’s delve deeper into effective time management, integral to aligning with God’s mandate.
You are not merely here to fulfil mundane obligations like paying bills or watching TV. You have a purpose to accomplish within the timeframe designated by God.
Welcome to another Wednesday, another opportunity to evaluate how you are utilizing the new year—a chapter defined by your mastery of time and adaptation to change.
Yours,
Sharon Paulina Boye
January 24,2024
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