God's Glory Church

Therefore comfort one another, and build one another up, as you do! — 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Words of encouragement are very important in the workplace. How employees communicate with each other affects customer satisfaction, company profits, and the work environment. Research shows that in the most successful work teams, people say six times more words of praise than words of condemnation or sarcasm. Conversely, in the least successful teams, there are three negative comments for every positive word.

Apostle Paul learned from his own experience the importance of words in building relationships and achieving results in ministry. Before meeting Christ on the road to Damascus, he terrorized the followers of Jesus with words and deeds. But at the time when the apostle wrote the Epistle to the Thessalonians, he, thanks to the great work of God in his heart, became a man of great encouragement and encouraged his readers to comfort one another. The Apostle Paul demonstrated how to support others by reflecting the Spirit of Christ.

At the same time, the apostle reminded his readers who is the Source of all comfort. Trusting the One who loved so much that He died for us is a great reason to comfort others, forgive, inspire and lovingly correct (1 Thessalonians 5:10-11).

The Apostle Paul shows us that mutual encouragement is one of the ways of spiritual help and a reflection of the patience and goodness of God.

Heavenly Father, help us to show each other the mercy and kindness with which You bless us every day.
How wonderful to discover the best qualities in others!
Author: Martin de Haan