Colossians 2

¹⁸ Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

¹⁹ And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.

²⁰ Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,

²¹ (Touch not; taste not; handle not;

²² Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

²³ Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

At this point there are some who need no explanation. Others will ask, “What’s your point?” If I try and use this moment to teach, not having a gift of teaching, some would say, “You didn’t present the subject plainly.” There will be yet another valid observation; “What does this have to do with me?”

If we as believers in Christ, hold the Head as seen as necessary in verse 19, then each will have his own question answered. Such is the ability of God to reach each of us where we are in any moment of our life. He brings to each part that which is needed for that part.

My point is this, and it is my point, not yours. I would starve if I ate a large meal once in my life and never ate again. My soul would starve in the same manner if I read the bible once in my life. Nourishment to my soul requires a good steady diet for growth in Christ, first as an individual and then as a member of the body of Christ.

Psalm 63:6 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.

Game of Thrones is a secular fantasy, set in the mythical world with dragons and walking dead. Set within this fantasy is a character called the Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. I have watched many seasons of this series and have just now connected this character to my own life.

Who is the Lord Commander of your Night’s Watch?

Jesus Christ of course.

The secular world has no interest in glorifying God. It will disparage all that is Holy, Right and True. Yet within the confines of those writings emerges a semblance of godliness which they did not intend. A reminder that even in the darkest of worlds a light shines and hope springs eternal.

The line assigned to the Night’s Watch is defender on the wall, humanities last hope against the evil that lies beyond. No matter what their intent was, I cannot help but see my role in this world as part of the Night’s Watch, and Jesus Christ as my Lord Commander.

Faithful and loyal to a fault is the Night’s Watch, only death can end the service of a Brother of the Night’s Watch. We lost a brother, speak his praises and lift up our voices in unison to speak of him one last time.

What a great tribute to the men of the Night’s Watch as they go to sleep one last time. We remember the Brotherhood, the Standing in the Gap, to Stand Watch, to have each other’s back in this battle.

Allow me to steal a moment out of the secular world and salute our fallen brother. Raise up praise unto our Lord Commander whom he served well and add our voices to His as He regales a faithful tale.

“And now his watch has ended.”