The last couple of Sunday's our Sunday School class has been looking at being 'encouraged' and becoming 'encouragers'. Among other people we looked at was Barnabus and what a large impact he had on encouraging some of the early leaders in the spread of the Christian faith (i.e. Paul).
There were several Bible verses which were featured:
"For God has not chosen to pour out His anger upon us,
but to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ,
He died for us so that we can live with Him forever,
whether we are dead or alive at the time of His return.
"So encourage each other to build each other up,
just as you are already doing."
~ I Thessalonians 5:9 - 11 LB
Bible Commentary: "As you near the end of a foot race, your legs ache, your throat burns, and your whole body cries out for you to stop. This is when supporters are most valuable. Their encouragement helps you push through the pain to the finish. In the same way, Christians are to encourage one another. A word of encouragement offered in the right moment can be the difference between finishing well and collapsing along the way. Look around you. Be sensitive to others need for encouragement and offer supportive words or actions."
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