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Who is going to be at the assembly of the saints (a.k.a. church)? _____________

Who is going to stimulate their brethren to love and good deeds? _____________

Who is going to sing praises to the Lord? _____________

Who is going to pray in earnest heart? _____________

Who is going to open their bible and examine what is preached and taught? ________

Who is going to honor Christ in remembrance through the Lord’s Supper? __________

Who is going to lay by in store as the Lord commanded; cheerfully and liberally? _____________

Who is going to teach the classes that need to be taught? _____________

Who is going to welcome any visitors that come our way? _____________

Who is going to stick around a little after church to talk to their fellow brethren? ____

Who is going to examine their heart and work and repent where necessary? _________

Who is going to have their Bible class material studied and ready to participate? ____

Who is going to send a card to the person that was announced as sick? _____________

Who is going to visit the brother or sister in Christ in the hospital? _____________

Who is going to open their home in hospitality to others? _____________

Who is going to restore one in a spirit of gentleness who is caught up in spiritual trespass? _____________

Who is going to be ready to serve? _____________

Who is going to forgive with cheerfulness? _____________

Who is going to send a note or card this week to the visitors who worshipped with us? _____________

Who is going to actively encourage the young people today? _____________

Who is going to be ready to present a mid-week invitation? _____________

Who is going to rejoice with those who rejoice perhaps in birthday or anniversary? _____________

Who is going to weep with those who weep who are perhaps in bereavement? _____________

Who is going to bear their brethren’s burden? _____________

Who is going to kneel down in prayer for their brethren who are in need? __________

Who is going to drop by some food for those who could use a hand? _____________

Who is going to reach out to a neighbor or stranger and invite them to a Bible Study or church? ________

Who is going to train their children as they should? _____________

Who is going to be the respectful, honorable, loving spouse? _____________

Who is going to lead with diligence? _____________

Who is going to abhor what is evil and cling to what is good? _____________

Who is going to read their Bible daily and meditate on God’s word? _____________

Who is going to fill in the blanks to all of these questions with relevant scripture? ___

The answer to most, if not all, of these questions is “I Am”. We serve Jesus Christ who is the “I Am” (John 8:58). We must realize, when it comes to answering the question “Who is responsible” for each of these duties the proper answer is “I am.”

The scriptures reveal so many of our responsibilities in simplicity and truth, and I encourage you to open up your Bible, find scriptures pertaining to each of these questions and see for yourself your responsibilities from God’s word.

May we not be so irresponsible as to overlook our duties, pass them on to others, or make excuses for ourselves. Rather, let us be ready to answer the call of service “Who is ready?” with the cheerful answer, “Master, here am I!”