Man-Up

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

13 Keep your eyes open for spiritual danger; stand true to the Lord; act like men; be strong; 14 and whatever you do, do it with kindness and love.

Yesterday we visited a church where the pastor preached on this scripture.  Being Father’s Day, he was really wanting to preach to the men.  What I really enjoyed about it is that he wasn’t all feel good about it.  He really dug in.  The Greek term that here is translated to say act like men, he explained is a single word in the Greek language and it is really telling men that they need to step up, to “Man-Up” as the pastor put it.  This message though, is not just for the males.  We, as Christians, are called to follow the direction here in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.  It got me thinking and breaking down these verses a bit.  Here is what I take away from these verses:

·         Keep your eyes open for spiritual danger – What surrounds you that could pull you away from Christ?  Be aware of it and avoid it.

·         Stand true to the Lord – Don’t be a Holiday Christian, or even just a Sunday Christian.  Live for God daily.

·         Act like men – Be a positive example and serve others

·         Be strong – Don’t like someone else or something else pull you away

·         Whatever you do, do it with kindness and love – Be the example that we are called to be. 

Brothers and sisters in Christ, we are all called to “Man-Up” for Christ.  I pray that this week you will seek those opportunities.