Malachi 2:16

“The man who hates and divorces his wife,” says the LORD, the God of Israel, “does violence to the one he should protect,” says the LORD Almighty. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful.

From Background Notes [BN] for February 8th& 9th written by Pastor Bob Brown:

The phrase “take heed” is really a military expression having to do with “standing watch.”

The people of God alternate between standing firm in the moment and standing watch the rest of the time. Many camps of courageous soldiers fell to the enemy for lack of vigilance. Their example serves as a counsel to us. We are reminded of the 11 General Orders governing sentry in the United States Armed Forces. Perhaps #11 is apropos in our present study:

To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority. [BN,9]

Join us this week in Study, Worship, Praise and Celebration at Chicago First Church of the Nazarene:

* Saturday 6:00pm
* Sunday 8:30am & 11:00am