He Who Promised Is Faithful

Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:19-25

We get all the encouragement we need from Jesus Christ. Because of His spurring on of us, we are to do the same with others.

Imagine the difference it would make if we always knew that behind us we had a group of friends cheering us on. If we took the words “comfort each other and edify each other” seriously, the race would be easier for all of us.

A word of encouragement can make the difference between

giving up or going on.

Our Daily Bread – December 7, 2014