Is taking the call the right thing to do?1 Samuel 15:22
Cell phones can be such a nuisance. It seems that wherever you go, some one's obnoxious ring or boisterous conversation can be overheard by everyone around him. Cell phone interruptions can even be heard in churches, at weddings, and yes at funerals as we stand at the graveside paying our respects to those we love, of all places. You wonder if the mandate of a cell phone makes a person feel more needed or important. The urgency of leaving a business meeting to receive a call has seemingly replaced the rudeness of entering late because one was caught on the phone with an important call. Some even have the brashness to announce the reason for the call in a martyr's tone.
When you see others arriving late to meetings or answering interrupting phone calls, it does not mean that they are more important or indispensable than you or I. Sacrificing your personal time, or someone else's professional time, does not equate to importance or success.
It is far better to set your phone on silent ring and respect those in the meeting with you and honor both them and yourself by choosing not to take the intruding call.
Serving God does not have to be so sacrificial that it causes inconvenience or disruption in your life. God does not expect everyone to sacrifice to the point of woe or martyrdom. But he is interested in your obedience to him. When you pray or read your Bible, give God your full attention. You can please him by accomplishing those things that he asks of you.
Selah people' and friends set your clock or reminder a few minutes early so that you can arrive early to meetings and gatherings. Set your phone to off or silent ring while there so that you can give your full attention where it is due. This is true for special time with friends and family as well...you can't be with them 100% if your texting, emailing or talking on your phone. When your with people you care about and respect look them in the eye and really be there and enjoy the time that God has given you to be together.
"Take the time to really give yourself to those you are with today, don't give them only a piece of you while the rest of you worries about the call that may or may not come. "
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston ~ Via mobile: Mount Olive, NC
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