For every soldier that is in the front line of the battle, there are several that are behind the lines supporting him. In World War II, the U.S. Army had only about 30% on the front lines. The rest helped them as engineers, quartermasters, supplying ordnance, communications, chemicals and transportation. It is the same in the work for the Lord. Not all are in the front line of battle. Not everyone is a preacher, an evangelist or a teacher. Not all are called to be missionaries in other parts of the world. The Lord has support personnel in His army too. There are prayer warriors who daily commend those in the front lines to God in fervent prayer. There are devoted Christians who live sacrificially so they can send financial support to the front lines. Others provide food and accommodations for those who come in face-to-face conflict with the enemy. Others are engaged in printing material that will be used to carry the good news to distant lands. Then there are many women at home who are raising sons and daughters for the Lord’s service. When the battle is over, the Lord will reward equally (1 Samuel 30:2424For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike. (1 Samuel 30:24)) those who had a supportive role and those who were in the front lines. He knows how important is each individual’s contribution to the victory. What we may consider to be a lowly part of the work will someday be seen to be the very position God wanted us to fill in His ranks.
1. Whatsoever the Lord puts into our hand to do, how are we to do it?
Ecclesiastes 9:___
2. How did Epaphras labor fervently for the Lord’s people?
Colossians 4:___
3. Dorcas was a disciple who lived in Joppa. What good works and alms deeds did she do? Acts 9:___
4. What did Shobi, Machir and Barzillai do to help David and his men?
2 Samuel 17:___ and ___
5. A voice was heard from heaven. What did it say concerning those which die in the Lord? Revelation 14:___