A New Season

Fall is also a time of rushing off to the game, flying to the deer stand, and speeding off to the mall to get Christmas gifts. Did you notice the verbs: rushing, flying, and speeding? They are not by accident. We need to be careful we do not get so busy and rushing around that we lose our focus of what is important: doing the will of God (Matthew 7:21).

Excuses are often made for not attending the assemblies: I was off at the camp and we are in the middle of nowhere. I hate the games or practices are on Sunday, but we have a good shot at state. I will never forget a proud dad telling me his son scored two touchdowns in “pee wee” football on Sunday morning. It did not bother him in the least “pee wee” ball was more important to him than attending services on the Lord’s Day.

We need to rethink what we are doing and the example we are setting for our young folks. I love sports and outdoor activities as much as anyone, but that should not come between God and me. Each of us must make a choice: God or the world (Joshua 24:14,15). Many refuse to choose, not realizing that is a choice- one must choose to believe and obey the gospel of Jesus. It does not come by osmosis.

As we enter one of my two favorite seasons (spring is the other), let us slow down and take time to enjoy all the rich blessings we have in Jesus. Let us slow down and enjoy family time. Let us slow down and enjoy time with our friends. Let us slow down and enjoy time with our brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.

Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis