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[cimi]

April 13
Sunday


CHEERING EACH
OTHER ON

READ:
Hebrews 10:19-25
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Let us consider
one another in order
to stir up love and
good works.
__Hebrews 10:24
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A mile from the finish line of the London Marathon, thousands of onlookers holding signs lines the route. When spectators spotted a family member or friend coming into view, they shouted the person's name, waved, and yelled encouragement: "Just a little farther! Keep going! You're almost there." After running 25 miles, many competitors were barely walking and ready to quit. It was amazing to watch exhausted runners brighten and pick up the pace when they saw someone they knew or heard their name called out.

Encouragement! We all need it, especially in our walk of faith. The book of Hebrews tells us to keep urging each other on. "Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together.... but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching" (10:24-25).

The New Testament is filled with the certainty that Christ will return soon. "The Lord is at hand" (Phil. 4:5). "The coming of the Lord is at hand" (James 5:8). "Behold, I am coming quickly" (Rev. 22:12).

As we "see the Day approaching," let's keep cheering each other on in the faith. "Keep going! You're almost there! The finish line is in sight."
__David McCasland
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`````````````Help me, Lord, to reassure and strengthen`````````````
```````````````Others by the words I speak today;````````````````
````````````````I would always try to be affirming,````````````````
```````````As our pathways cross along life's way. __Hess``````````
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Even if you have nothing else to give,
you can give encouragement.

****************Today's Bible Reading __ Hebrews 10:19-25********

19 Therefore, brethren,
having boldness to enter
the Holiest by the blood
of Jesus, 20 by a new and
living way which He
consecrated for us, through
the veil, that is, His flesh,

21 and having a High Priest
over the house of God,

22 let us draw near with a
true heart in full assurance
of faith, having our hearts
sprinkled from an evil
conscience and our bodies
washed with pure water.

23 Let us hold fast the
confession of our hope
without wavering, for He
who promised is faithful.

24 And let us consider one
another in order to stir up
love and good works, 25 not
forsaking the assembling
of ourselves together, as is
the manner of some, but
exhorting one another, and
so much the more as you
see the Day approaching.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>INSIGHT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

When John Mark wished to join the second missionary journey, a
"sharp contention" arose between Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15:39).
John Mark had deserted them during the first missionary journey
and so Paul wanted to exclude him, while Barnabas wanted to
give him a second chance. The Greek word used in verse 39 to
describe their conflict leterally means "to irritate." This same word
is translated "stir up" in Hebrews 10:24. Rather than giving in to
our irritations, we shoulld "stir up" others to mutual love and good
works. __Dennis Fisher

[lizzie]

Amen cimi sis

In a world where people's goals comprise of cutting each other down, or stepping over others to get where they want to be, encouragement for others isnt easily found.

But we arent of the world, and our words and deeds must reflect this.

As your message shared, its amazing what can happen when we encourage others... and in the same way, it can be devastating to them when we criticize and condemn.

We need to be able to see people as more than just people. And see them as God sees them, as He sees us. As His precious little children. And im sure it puts a smile on His face when we encourage one another

God bless u cimi
It was so wonderful to hang out with u this week if only for a little while. Miss u sis and hope to be able to see u more in the chat

luv u lots
lizzie