eDevotion
Encouragement for your daily
walk with God
I’m
not as good at this as I’d like to be, but I want to be someone who encourages
others. You may have noticed I’ve given my Blog a name that reflects
that—“eDevotion: Encouragement for your daily walk with God”. Those who are
gifted encouragers seem to know just what to say and do when others are going
through difficult times. Their words and actions give strength and comfort to
those who are discouraged and/or grieving.
Several
“encouragers” are mentioned in the Bible. Jethro offered wise counsel, which
eased the strain on Moses (Exodus 18). Epaphroditus risked his personal safety
to visit an imprisoned Paul who had been separated from those who loved him
(Philippians 2:25-30). Still in prison, Paul needed to see his friend Timothy
in whom he found strength and encouragement (Philippians 2:19-20; 2nd Timothy
4:9). And who can forget Joseph, nicknamed
Barnabas, whose very name means “son of encouragement” (Acts 4:36).
Now,
may I encourage you to work with God the Holy Spirit, who wants to cultivate
you and develop you into the kind of person who can strengthen others? As you
mature in Him, the words you share, and the things you do, can encourage your
family, your friends, your neighbors, and your coworkers.
Meanwhile, I thought I
should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and
fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need. (Philippians
2:25)
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