Posts Tagged ‘ Encouragement ’
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Romans 15:4, ESV
God knows all things from beginning to end and directed history, guiding His prophets and apostles to point us to His truth, reminding us of His promises and faithfulness.
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17, ESV
We were not meant to live life alone. We encourage and guide each other in the Lord.
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 16:24, ESV
Everyone likes compliments, but sometimes we just need some good news, some encouragement. The greatest news is that God loves us even though we rebel, and He sent His Son to reconcile us to Himself.
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Proverbs 12:25, ESV
Daily life can be hard, and a realization of our sin can weigh heavy on the heart and mind.
An encouraging word can change a bad day to a good day, and the Gospel can free us from shame and fear.
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Peter 5:10, ESV
There are many struggles and attacks we face in this life, but our ever-present Lord holds us and lifts us up, ultimately to eternal life.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10, ESV
Jesus promised persecution and problems in this life following Him, so we should encourage each other and take hope that He is with us.
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Hebrews 10:24-25, ESV
We meet in person to encourage each other in the Word of God, with love, and to share the Gospel and do good works to bring glory to God.
Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia.
Romans 16:5, ESV
Let us remember to encourage and love on those we cannot see often or at all, from new believers to those who have walked for decades.
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7, ESV
We can be assured of our salvation as we encourage each other to walk in the light of the Word (both the Person of Jesus and Holy Scripture, by the Holy Spirit.)
that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.
Romans 1:12, ESV
We all have moments of doubt, weakness, and misunderstandings, so let us encourage each other in faith by the Word of God and through action by the power of the Holy Spirit.
a simple man of God 