Encouraging Others in God

We all need encouragement, and we need it on a regular basis. This encouragement comes in many forms. We can be lifted up by reading a book or hearing a song. We can even be strengthened by simply taking a walk on a nice day. However, it is very helpful to have someone come to us for the purpose of encouraging us.

That is what Jonathan did for David when David was hiding from King Saul, who wanted to kill him. (I Samuel 23:16) Jonathan, Saul's son, set out and went to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God. Of all of the kinds of encouragement, being encouraged in God is the best. I pray all of us will give and receive this type of help as we and others need it.

Our well-being and our state of mind are always based on our faith. If we have faith in ourselves, that can serve to lift us up, at times. However, we all fail, and we are all sinful, so when we have faith in ourselves, it won't last very long before things go wrong. Faith in the Lord Jesus always helps the most, and He never fails us.

We can encourage other in God by sharing a Bible verse with them. There are so many verses in God's Word that apply to just what we need when we are downcast. Also, we can pray with others in their need. That brings great comfort and strength for them to know we are calling out to God with them. Also, we can simply share the truths that God has taught us in our lives, so they will not feel alone. See what I mean? Let's be the ones to encourage others in God on a regular basis.

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Tomorrow, I intend to read I Samuel 24-26.