Be An Encourager

Be An Encourager "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." 1st Thessalonians 5:11 The scripture above is the word of encouragement by the Apostle Paul to the Christians in the town of Thessalionica. Whenever I see a "therefore" in Scripture I usually ask myself what is it there for? In this case the preceding words have everything to do with why we are asked to build each other up. "For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him." 1st Thessalonians 5:9-10. We live in a time were criticism and complaint is so prevalent, as people are so critical and judgmental of others, but encouraging others is so easy to do, but so few people take advantage to give an encouragement to others. Look at yourself, are you quick to offer words that build others up, or do you offer words that tear others down? What do others think about you? Do the people in your life see you as an encourager, someone that makes them feel good, or do they try to avoid you, because you are so negative and complaining? So encouraging one another makes huge sense. We should be known as a people builder, and others should see us be an encourager instead of as a destroyer. We should build people up, not tear them down. Our words, our actions, our behavior should always be an encouragement to others. We should always offer words of encouragement that will touch others hearts, and let them know that God is in control of our lives. Get rid of your negative thinking, be a positive Christian, let your light shine, wherever you are. May you be aware of our loving God building you up, just as you build others up. My Daily Devotional Volume Six June 9 Robert William Brock, Jr.