Be Encouraged

The Bible provides much encouragement for its believers. We are to be encouraged because of the blessings of being a child of God. We are to be encouraged because we worship a God that we have a relationship with. Our God is an omnipotent, omniscient God. He knows all of our suffering because when He was tried, beaten, mocked, and then crucified on that cross in Calvary. But we are to be encouraged all the more encouraged because He rose from the dead on the third day. He is our Lord and Savior and we are to worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. He is the one and only True God. We can have a personal relationship with Him for He is not a cold, lifeless, manmade diety that we have to appease. He heals, saves, and delivers. He forgives sins, no matter what how deep you are in your sins, for He is the God of hope. (The only sin He does not forgive is when blasphemes the Holy Spirit.)

We are joint-heirs with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We have an inheritance that is eternal. We can have eternal life if we repent, confess that Jesus is Lord, believe that God raised Him from the dead, keep His commandments, and walk in His ways. We strive to be more Christ-like daily which means we walk the walk and walk the talk. We are to live holy lives in service to God. It means that despite our narrow walk, there will be troubles along the way. But despite all of our troubles, we are not alone in our suffering even though it does seem that way. We should be encouraged and give glory to our God because we can and are strengthened by our troubles. If we are sick, Jesus heals. If we have sinned, we can confess our sins and He cleanses us from our unrighteousness. If we are struggling, there is grace to help in time of need. If we are persecuted, we can stil have joy. If we are need of salvation, Jesus is the only One who can help.

We as believers have much to be thankful for. We should be thankful that our names are written in Heaven. We should not be troubled at the things of the world. If we are anxious we can cast our cares upon Him. If we are burdened by the troubles of this life, then we can ask for rest. We have the Holy Spirit, who not only convicts us of sin, righteousness, and judgement, but He comforts us. We can have perfect peace if our minds are stayed on Jesus. We can be blessed in our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls.

The good news is that we shall be changed in the twinkling of an eye. We will no longer be sinful beings, but saints whose bodies will be changed from corruptible to incorruptible. We have walked the Christian race and have endured and those who have endured to the end will be saved and will receive an incorruptible reward. Rejoice for our end is a blessed and eternal ending.

Verses and Chapters to Read: Leviticus 11:44, Isaiah 26:3, Matthew 5:19-34, Matthew 12:31-33, John 14-15, Romans 8:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Galatians 4:1-6, Colossians 3:12-17, Philippians 4:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-16, 2 Timothy 1:3-18, Book of James, 1 John 1:8-10, Revelation 1:17, Revelation 21-22