An Army of One

(Pro 6:6-7 KJV)  Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:  Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,

We are part of the body of Christ.  We are part of the church.  There is provision for pastors and elders and deacons.  We are to grow in the context of other believers.  That is all true.  But another aspect of this is also important.

We are each one of us supposed to be walking in lockstep with our Savior no matter what those around us are doing.  Do you have people telling you things that do not seem to be consistent with the scripture?  Are you being taught shallow nonsense?  Do you seem to be alone in wanting to obey Jesus?  This is not the first time in history this happened.  It will not be the last.  Down through history much of the church of God has been made up of individuals, isolated and alone in human terms.  But those isolated individuals are an army of one.  They are the church solo.  It may not be the best choice, but it may be your only choice.

So?  Realize that even if you are in the greatest situation with a dynamic pastor and a living church, ultimately it comes down to you and Jesus.  You may give to others; you may support others.  You will stand before God as an individual believer, and God will want to know what you did with your time.  Use it wisely.