Have you ever had to stay behind, or heard these phrases, “you’re too young”, “there’s not enough room”, or “someone has to stay home with the kids” (maybe now you’re “too old” to go…).  Perhaps you’re choosing to stay at home, or are confined there for health, family, or other reasons.

Do you ever feel like some people measure the Lord’s work in miles or kilometers, and you haven’t been out of your own house for a week?  (Believe me, I know that moms can walk for miles in their own homes).  Maybe walking across the street is such a big event that you dress up for the occasion. 

What about feeling guilty that you can’t make it out to church events, or can’t get out to talk to people about the Lord?  Ever wish that you could be with everyone else, making a difference?

Come with me for a minute to 1 Samuel 30:20-25.  These 200 soldiers were drained. (I know they were guys, but stay with me here).There was no way they were going to make it with David on the march to defeat the Amalekites, even to retrieve their imprisoned families and property.  David, after hearing their request for a share of the booty, decreed:

“As his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff; they shall part alike.” 

Just because these men weren’t out in the front lines didn’t mean they would lose out on the reward.  They were as much a part of the army as those who went with David.

The Lord knows of our service to Him, whether it be going out or staying by the stuff. We receive a reward for the part we have done (1 Cor.3:8.9).  And, when He returns, no air-miles needed!

© Thought So!