August 19, 2021 - When Saul was King of Israel, he became insanely jealous of David. Jealous to the point where he tried on several occasions to kill David. In I Samuel chapter 20, we read that it was the new moon, however David was going to be absent from his place at Saul’s table. In verse 18 we read that Jonathan said to David, “Tomorrow is the new moon, and though shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty”.
That is a concept that all of us are familiar with. In our homes, there are seats that are empty. Some have gone home to their eternal reward and we cherish their memory. Some seats are empty because some have done as did the younger son in Luke chapter 15 and left home. Still others are empty because of desertion. Whatever the cause, when seats are empty, it is a source of sadness.
Have you ever thought of the sadness it causes the Lord when the Saints of God gather for Worship and your seat is empty? There are some seats in the church that are empty because of death, yet the works and memories of faithful saints fill our lives. Some seats are empty because people have left the Lord and the story of the cross no longer has any effect on their life. Still others are empty because some folks just simply don’t care. When the saints of God assemble for worship and your seat is empty, it suggests to those members who are present, “Why don’t you stay away next Sunday, too!” Where will you be on the Lord’s Day?
It’s something to think about… tbp
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