What Doest Thou Here?

God asked, "What doest thou here, Elijah?"  I Kings 19:9.  Elijah was hidden in a cave because of fear.  God did not need Elijah in a cave hidden away from the fight.  The enemies of God must be met.  What are we doing here?  So many live all of their days and never understand what they are to be doing while they are here.  Some desire only to have wealth.  Some travel the road of pleasure.  Still, others seek prominence.  We, the church, are here to serve and do battle with the forces of evil.  The scripture states, "Ye are bought with a price: therefore, glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."  I Corinthians 6:20.  We are here to be enlisted in the Lord's army and with our words and deeds glorify Him.  Our purpose is special.  Our calling is grand.  While we are here, let us with unfailing zeal and courage glorify Him knowing all the while that our place is so very important.