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ENCOURAGEMENT-19 (John 9:25)

JESUS, THE GREAT PHYSICIAN WHO HEALS PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY! BIBLE PASSAGE:He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’tknow. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!”(John 9:25) MEDITATION:Have you ever thought that even if we do not see Jesus, He still sees us?We may be blind to His … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-18 (Ephesians 1:15-16)

WHEN YOU ARE IN A STRUGGLE, WHO IS THERE WITH YOU IN SPIRIT? BIBLE PASSAGE:For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in theLord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have notstopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.(Ephesians 1:15-16) MEDITATION:When we are going through a tough time, … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-17 (Colossians 1:28-29)

Spiritual Gifts – Exhortation (encouragement) As believers, God has given us spiritual gifts to be usedeffectively in expanding His ministry on earth. One ofthose gifts is ‘exhortation’ and when it is effectively used,it can have a huge impact on the spiritual growth of others. To “exhort” is to “encourage”. Being able to “encourage”,and having a … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-16 (Psalm 34:18)

WHEN OUR HEART IS BROKEN AND OUR SPIRIT IS CRUSHED, GOD CARES! BIBLE PASSAGE: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18) MEDITATION: Have you ever felt you were so deep in a valley that you would never get out? Did you feel like the spirit … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-15 (Psalm 4:6)

GOD’S DESIRE IS TO ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO BELONG TO HIM BIBLE PASSAGE:“Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring usprosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.”(Psalm 4:6) MEDITATION:How easy it is to be deceived when we are not walking inthe light of God’s Word. Satan is a formidable foe who isseeking any opportunity … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-14 (Judges 12:1)

FRIENDLY FIRE – DO YOU ENCOURAGE OR DISCOURAGE GOD’S SERVANTS? BIBLE PASSAGE:The men of Ephraim called out their forces, crossed over toZaphon and said to Jephthah, “Why did you go to fight theAmmonites without calling us to go with you? We’re goingto burn down your house over your head.”(Judges 12:1) MEDITATION:A chaplain once said that … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-13 (Hebrews 3:12-14)

ENCOURAGEMENT: OBEYING AND SERVING GOD BIBLE PASSAGE: See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. We have come … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-12 (1 John 2:15-17)

ARE YOU DISCOURAGED AND IN NEED OF ENCOURAGEMENT? BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-11 (Isaiah 6:8)

CAN THE LORD USE ME? YES HE CAN!! We can find encouragement through answering God’s call specifically for us. When we know we are in ‘lock step’ with the Lord and His purpose for us, we will find that we have a new confidence in His ability to help us avoid the sins that so … Continue reading

ENCOURAGEMENT-10 (Zephaniah 3:17)

DO YOU NEED A FRIEND WHO UNDERSTANDS YOU AND ENCOURAGES YOU? BIBLE PASSAGE: “The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17) MEDITATION: Do you agree with this statement: … Continue reading

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