God's Glory Church

“But encourage one another every day as long as it’s called ‘Today’.” — Hebrews 3:13

After another week of exhausting health problems, I collapsed on the couch. I didn’t want to think about anything. I didn’t want to talk to anyone. I couldn’t even pray. Disappointment and doubts were a heavy burden on the soul. I turned on the TV and started watching a commercial where a girl told her younger brother: “You’re a champion!” She tried to cheer him up. The more she spoke, the wider the baby’s smile became. And mine too.

God’s people have always struggled with discouragement and doubt. Citing Psalm 94, the author of Hebrews urged believers to avoid the mistakes of the Israelites during their journey through the desert (Heb. 3:7-11). “Beware, brothers, lest any of you have an evil heart of unbelief, which would depart from the Living God! But encourage one another every day,” he wrote (vv. 12-13).

Putting our hope in Christ, let’s not neglect another effective means that is given to us to maintain faithfulness – mutual encouragement in communication with other Christians (v. 13). If one believer begins to be overcome by doubts, another can support him with a kind word and help him. God gives strength to his people, and we can pass that strength on to each other through mutual encouragement.

How has God supported and comforted you in a difficult hour through your brothers and sisters in the faith? How can you personally encourage others today?

Loving God, help me to live for You and support others with my words and deeds.

Author: Sosheel Dixon