Encouraging Others
Therefore
encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. -
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Years
ago during the world lightweight boxing championship match, a Scotsman was
fighting against a man from the United States who was six years younger. The
Scot was the reigning champion, and the bout was being fought before a crowd of
20,000 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Soon
after the match began, it was clear that the fight would be a close one. So
chanting began to arise from the Scottish crowd. It was singing. It became
louder and louder, with hundreds of male voices singing a strange Scottish
melody!
These
men were singing to encourage their champion. As he fought for his title, but
even more for the respect of the Scottish people, they wanted him to know they
were behind him.
As
a member of the body of Christ, it’s your job to encourage one another as well in
the great battle of faith. When you see some who are struggling in obedience to
Christ’s call on their lives, and others who are on the front lines expanding
the Kingdom of God in places all over the world, your role is to be an
encourager and cheer them on. Then, when it’s your turn to step into the ring,
they’ll encourage you too.
Never
underestimate the power of an encouraging word. Studies have proven that words
of encouragement help those who are struggling. So find someone today who needs
an encouraging word and help them fight their battle of faith by encouraging
them!
Prayer Challenge:
Pray
that God would show you someone who you can help fight the battle of faith
today with an encouraging word or note.