Arrive, apply and amplify

I am currently embracing and enjoying the book of 1 John and in chapter three, John brings forth the strong love and compassion we are to have as brethren—fellow Christians.  In reading some thoughts on this, I thought of the following—a simple little ditty, “Arrive, Apply and amplify.”

With my love for the church, let me arrive every time the door is open.  In 1 John we are told the world doesn’t understand the love man has for God and fellow Christians.  It is interesting to hear folks think of any excuse not to attend the services of the church.  Oh, but if I love the church, I will arrive!  I will arrive at the church building; I will arrive on time; I will arrive because it is the best place to be with the best people in the world.

But, not only will I arrive, but I will apply.  I’m not going to simply show up to be counted; I will apply what happens within.  Yes, I will sing; I will pray; I will remember the death of my Lord through partaking of the Lord’s Supper; I will give of my means and I will study with the preacher the unsearchable riches of Christ.  I will apply worship in my heart both vertically and horizontally—to my Lord (John 4:24) and to edify my brethren (Heb. 10:25).

And, then, when I depart—I will amplify.  I will tell to all what Jesus has done for me when the opportunity arises.  I will respond and let others know the blessed opportunities that awaits them if they will but arrive, apply, and then amplify.

Arrive, apply and amplify—just a little thing from the Hills*…via the Wildwood.

*"From the hills" is when I write a few things from our subdivision called Weston Hills.  When it's time to go home, gues you could say I "head for the hills." :-)