Assemble With Angels or Dine With Demons

 My sweetest friends,

    I was thumbing through one of my bibles this evening, and decided to try and gain a little more knowledge from the 1st letter of Corinthians. I find that there is always something to learn, or to read with a new perspective, in the books of Corinthians. Then it hit me like a baseball to the shin, the profound words contained in 1 Corinthians 10:21-22 (as translated in the ESV version), “You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. Shall we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?”  This scripture teaches us a lesson of discernment, and urges us to choose wisely between the table of the Lord and the table of demons. The verse is not a suggestion but a clarion call to a radical allegiance.

    As believers in the living Word, we are called to maintain a steadfast commitment to the Lord Jesus. Can you imagine being invited to a crowded banquet, and there’s only two tables with seating available. One represents divine purity where the table of the Lord calls us to commune in unyielding unity, righteousness, and love. It would be a table centered on God’s grace and guidance. In contrast to this is the ominous table of demons. The table is full of the flashy distractions of the world - materialism, envy, hatred, and every dark temptation with the devil himself serving as the waiter. The question then, is which table are you choosing to sit at?

    As we move through with everyday life, let us be mindful about marshaling our motions with the values of Christ. Let us nurture an enlightening spirit, recognizing the minutiae influences of the enemy that may lead us off our path with the Lord. By practicing mindfulness, we strengthen our relationship with God and make positive contributions to the unity and purity of our community. 1 Corinthians 10:21-22 reminds us that we are vigilant guardians of our faith, and His holy kingdom. It ensures that we align our choices with the love and grace of our Savior.

    It is my prayer that our souls long for a seat at the divine banquet, where the fellowship with the Trinity in One of God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit is the sweetest nectar, and the allure of the world fades in His radiant glory. Amen