WHO DOESN'T NEED ENCOURAGEMENT?

I believe the church exists, in part, to help people live ready for whatever lies just around the corner. I know a lot of people think differently about the church and question its relevance from time to time. I get that.

But I want to encourage you to re-think the church in this way: It is God’s idea. Jesus left the church behind to be an encouragement to those who need encouragement. And who doesn’t need encouragement? So here’s how Paul instructed the church to be an encouragement:

• BE DEVOTED TO ONE ANOTHER

• HONOR ONE ANOTHER

• ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER

• SERVE ONE ANOTHER

• BEAR ONE ANOTHER'S BURDENS

• PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER

• INSTRUCT ONE ANOTHER FROM THE WORD

These things will help us live ready for whatever comes our way. Sounds pretty relevant to me.

     

       for whatever lies just around the corner