Encourage each other!

Encouragement is what's on the schedule today

When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all that with the purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord  Acts 11:23

This is speaking about Barnabas being sent out, even as far as to Antioch. He was not in his familiar surroundings, and it must have taken a long time to travel. Not as easily getting there like today, but much walking and traveling on the back of some sort of animal I am sure was needed. 

Still, when he, Barnabas arrived in Antioch, he encouraged those who were from there. Yes, we have to get out of our comfort zone sometimes to encourage others. 






      In return, we reap what we sow. 

Our encouragement should always point to Jesus and not just become a phrase used in this world system. Our encouragement needs to be of live-giving proportions. We do all things in Christ and not of our own. We are His vessel, therefore He will provide our very speech and for our actions. 

"You are made in the image of God, therefore you are Not a mistake. He thinks the world of you!! He is love and loves you with an everlasting love. He will go after you and provide your every need if you abide in His son Jesus, You are born again, with access to all Blessings from Heaven."

The best way to go about it is our own experience with God. When He made a way where there seemed to not have been a way. Use the Word of God (scripture).














 My Prayer today: Father, we thank You that we are not orphans without an anchor. We are asking You today to help us not be consumed with our own life but to find those that need to be encouraged in You! Those who are near giving up, being entangled in the Webb of lies and accusation from their enemy. Jesus, we are thankful for Your life-giving Word and You being the Bridge, the Way and the Door to our Father in Heaven. Fill us to overflow with Your Holy Spirit and guide our every step. In Jesus' Name. AMEN

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Beware of what creeps into your life and church

"[ Destructive Doctrines ] But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction." 2Peter 2:1"

"[ Deceptions of False Teachers ] For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through lewdness, the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error." 2Peter 2:18

You see, these two verses speak of false teaching and false doctrines. Which can happen for all kind of reasons. Men can have selfish ambitions and use scripture in the wrong context. Men can be influenced by greed and pride. Or culture formed in this world outside of the church can influence the teachings of Christ. Whether on purpose or by ignorance, the Word of God apparently can be used wrongly and can be taught falsely.

Doctrine is defined in Webster's dictionary as:

- A principle of law established through past decisions

- Something that is taught

- A principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief: DOGMA

Throughout the centuries, the cultures in this world have often influenced the Church of God. Instead of the Chruch influencing the culture with the message of Jesus in total. The result is that there is a minimal influence and minimal change in people and therefore His witness is of no value to those who do not follow the truth of Christ.

When we look at the prayer model, Jesus gave us, we find the Church of God lacking. Yes, the Word says that the Church shall prevail, But unfortunately, the culture of this world has a vast negative influence of in the prosperous life Jesus promised us in John 10:10.

Half-truth taught is not the whole truth. Truth taught with the wrong motives is not bringing life to the hearer. The Word says that by His Word and sacrifice on the cross, we shall be set free....and free indeed. Jesus' motive to teach us life has never been selfish, never been unloving.

"My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment." James 31

Most importantly, do not follow the cultural standard of this world, but be renewed in your mind and follow Jesus.

"But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness" Ephesians 4:20-24

Father my prayer today is for your Church to follow Jesus and nothing but Jesus!! Let us not be led astray. Let us not be enticed by fame, fashion and lust of this world. Father, let us be content and thankful for Who You are in our lives You are the God of this universe, and You are all we need. In Jesus' Name AMEN