Cheering each other on

Cheering each other on

Bible: Hebrews 10 : 19 – 25

Reading

Let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love
and good deeds (V.24).

A mile from the finish line of the London Marathon, thousands of people holding signs lined the route. Whenever they spotted a family member or friend coming into view, they shouted the person’s name, waved and yelled encouragement: “Just a little further! Keep going! You’re almost there.” After twenty-five miles, many of the runners were barely walking— ready to quit. It was amazing to watch exhausted runners suddenly pick up the pace when they saw someone they knew or heard their name being called out. Encouragement!

We all need it, especially in our walk with Jesus. The book of Hebrews tells us to keep helping each other on. “Let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (HEBREWS 10:24-25).

The New Testament is filled with the certainty that Jesus will return soon. “The Lord is near” (PHILIPPIANS 4:5). “The Lord’s coming is near” (JAMES 5:8). And Jesus tells us, “Look, I am coming soon!” (REVELATION 22:12). As we “see the Day approaching”, let’s keep cheering each other on.
“Keep going! You’re almost there! The finish line is in sight.”

EVEN WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE NOTHING

TO OFFER, YOU CAN STILL GIVE ENCOURAGEMENT.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries