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JUNE 10, 2024

Hebrews 10:23-25

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

GO AHEAD MAKE MY DAY

Encouragement is powerful! It has the ability to change emotions and paths in life. It has the power to fill someone with courage and boldness to say yes to the plans and heart of God. Encouragement is truly a gift we’ve been given for building up each other. We are meant to encourage one another. The Bible makes it clear that as brothers and sisters in Christ, we are meant to both give and receive encouragement.

Hebrews 10:23-25 says, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

Consider the impact a few kind words can have on a stranger's day. Jesus understood the strength of encouragement. He frequently used it to guide his disciples towards the life God had planned for them. Jesus breathed life into his interactions, uplifting the outcasts, the disheartened, and the needy. 

Living like Jesus today means reaching out with a kind word to those who need it. Who could use our encouragement? Who would be uplifted by our offer to spend time with them? How might we support and comfort the hurting and lonely near you? You see by nurturing our relationship with our heavenly Father, and embracing the truth that we are deeply loved, we can extend that love to others through encouraging words and actions.

Here are some Take Aways Today 

1. Take some time to meditate on what the Bible says about encouragement.

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” Proverbs 12:25

2. Ask the Lord whom he would have you encourage today. Maybe it’s a co-worker that’s seemed down lately, a family member going through a hard time or even a stranger that just needs a kind word.

3. Ask God how he would have you encourage that person. It could be as simple as sending a text message or taking someone out for a meal. Maybe it’s a few kind words or help financially. Ask the Spirit to help you follow his leadership.