Provoke One Another To Love

And Good Deeds

Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:19-25

Have you ever run a marathon? You are practically at the end. You know you do not have one ounce of strength left. Your legs hurt. Your head is pounding. The sweat is dripping down your face. You just want to cry. You just want to die.

It is amazing to watch exhausted runners brighten and pick up the pace when they see someone they know or hear their name called out.

We all need encouragement, especially in our walk of faith. The book of Hebrews tells us to keep urging each other on. The New Testament is filled with certainty that Christ will return soon. As we see that Day approaching, keep cheering each other on in the faith. You are almost there. The finish line is almost in sight. Christ is coming for us, and to us. We look at Him coming to earth. Turn it around. You are going to Him, in less time than you think.

Even if you have nothing else to give, you can give encouragement.

Our Daily Bread – April 13, 2008