Laying the Foundation for the Ministry of Encouragement
For the the last month I have been talking about the importance of the Ministry of Encouragement. To get the ministry started I have been encouraging everyone to do two things;
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Start every day off by thinking of five things you are thankful for
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Encourage at least two people a day
These are two foundational pieces of getting involved in and having an impact in the ministry of encouragement. I am now working on putting together a teaching series that will set out the scriptural foundation and importance of the encouragement ministry. This ministry is vital to the health of the church and yet I believe it has been widely ignored and needs to restored as one of the most prominent ministries that the church can undertake. Everyone, regardless of their gifts and talents, can be involved in the ministry of encouragement. Read these verses from the book of Hebrews:
Hebrews 10:19-25 (New International Version)
19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
The writer of Hebrews puts the ministry of encouragement alongside our acceptance in Christ and the promise of eternal life with Him! My prayer is that we would all become ministers of encouragement to let people know the Good News of God’s amazing love for them.
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Category: Ministry of Encouragement
We have adopted the Hebrews 10:24 & 25 verses as
our memory verse for our Sunday Night Small Group
Meeting. These people do not need stirring up,
because I see them doing acts of selfless service all the time. The best I can do is point out to them, how cool it is when I catch them doing it.
That is good to hear!