Encouragement -The Source of Strength

UV 3755/10000 Encouragement-the Source of Strength But continually encourage one another every day, as long as it is called “Today” ( and there is an opportunity), so that none of you will be hardened (into settled rebellion) by the deceitfulness of sin (its cleverness, delusive glamour, and sophistication). Hebrews 3 v 13 Life, it is said, is only about three things- encouragement, encouragement and encouragement. Every day is an opportunity to encourage someone with the inspired word of God, with a kind word, with appreciation, with sound advice and timely help. Every believer is part of the Barnabas ministry of encouragement. We need to be hope-givers to the hapless and helpless as well as to our family and colleagues. We should not allow people to harden their hearts with hopelessness, with the deceit of sinfulness of this world. Sin is subtle, seductive and secretive. It hides behind a façade of external glamour or attraction. It draws the senses to it like a magnet. Our spiritual dynamos must always be active to neutralize the draw of the sin magnet. By our life, testimony, words and actions, we should make the word of God, God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the kingdom of God - attractive for the people in our circles of influence. We should encourage people to enter into a personal relationship with God, the Father through God, the Son Jesus who made it possible and God, the Holy Spirit who makes it practical, personal and real. We are the adverstisers and ambassadors of Christ and should not shirk our responsibility to encourage others in their journey and their walk with God. The word “encouragement” means to give courage to people. It implies that people who are weak, discouraged, hopeless, disappointed, fearful, unaware of the goodness of God are to be encouraged to avail of His grace. Encouragement is the oxygen of life. It empowers, equips, enables people to fulfill the purpose God has set for their lives. The enemy being a thief, robber and killer wants to discourage people from believing or following God in Christ. In order to be an encourager, we need to build our spiritual strength and courage. From our storehouse of faith, courage and hope, we should share to to others. It implies that we need to replenish our own hope and strength in Christ. We need to store more of His word in our hearts so that we are ready with the apt word of encouragement. We are to ourselves avoid the snare of the enemy and share the love of God with others He brings into our lives.