Marching Orders

All soldiers get orders from their commanders. All have directions they are to follow. As Christians, we are soldiers of the Lord, and we, too, get marching orders. Some of us will be sentries: standing guard through prayer. Some will be scouts: sent out to scope out the territory to see where the troops will work best. Some soldiers will be the leaders, guiding and teaching the recruits. Others will be the corps of engineers, ready to build bridges and roads to keep the troops moving forward.

There are so many occupations for a soldier. No job is too insignificant. Without the support of all, the army cannot function properly. Without the members of the body of Christ, the church cannot function properly. We need that physical, emotional and spiritual support.

Have you received your marching orders yet? Has God told you what He wants you to do? Sometimes we aren’t listening. Sometimes we aren’t expecting our orders to come any minute. Sometimes we are in a holding pattern until it is our proper time to act.

If you’ve been given your orders, great! Get out there and use your gifts for the glory of God. If you haven’t been listening, get into the word so you can hear when the Lord calls. If you are in a holding pattern, keep praying. God will reveal your gifts in time.

Being a soldier of God is a commitment for a lifetime. But just think of how rewarding it will be when the King of kings tells us, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”