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Be Encouraged

1 Thessalonians 5:11

The need for encouragement is a need common to humanity.

We all need encouragement from time to time, not because we are weaklings but because life's journey requires it.

Our  need for encouragement is one God has made provision for in His wisdom.

Through God's word we get encouragement.

When we begin to read about the love of God for us, we are encouraged through life's journey.

When we begin to understand the nature of God- His goodness, His loving kindness, His mercy and benevolence we are encouraged.

As we delve into the abilities of God from the pages of the scriptures, we are encouraged.

The word of God shows us God is able.

Ephesians 3:20

The word shows us God is dependable.

Numbers 23:19

The word shows us God is near us, He is of close proximity to us and can be reached.

Psalm 145:18

God is all knowing, He sees, He hears and very importantly He can take action.

Psalm 139:1-4

All these facts about God are truth, as we learn them through the scriptures we are encouraged.

The church is a place where we hear and learn about the things that matter to God- His relationship with us, His kingdom, His power, His glory, and what He has done for us.

Isaiah 2:3

A church gathering should be the home of Good News.

Isaiah 52:7

This is encouraging.

It is encouraging to us.

The church gathering is not just a place where we pray, although prayer is one of the primary things we do in a church.

Matthew 21:13

There is encouragement in prayer.

The church assembly is not just a place where we praise and worship, although worshipping God through praise and worship songs are things we should do and commonly do in church.

Acts 2:47

There is encouragement in praise and worship.

A church fellowship/meeting is a place where the called out ones receive encouragement.

A church community is not a place we should come to with ulterior motives, evil agendas, or to show off.

It should be a vibrant and loving atmosphere where there is love, where there is order, where there is decency, where every member feels like family and where we receive encouragement.

Ephesians 5:10, Colossians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 14:40

Its not a place where the Pastor/Minister comes to show off what he thinks is his superiority, powers or attire.

It should be a place where the minister of God over the assembly serves, teaches, and uses his platform to encourage the people, the people Jesus Christ paid a high price for with His life!

Acts 20:28


Olutosin Ogunkolade, a Teacher-Pastor shares this teaching.



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