Stir up one another

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another” Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV

            The number one reason to attend church this Sunday or any Sunday is to worship God. Right alongside that reason is to hear a message from His Word. The writer of the book of Hebrews gives us another reason; “to stir up one another to love and good works.” All Christians need to be encouraged in their walk with Jesus. You may have heard the saying, “Nothing’s ever easy”, and that is particularly true of the Christian life.

            Dear friend, think of the obstacles and struggles that come your way during the week. Our Christian friends are going through similar difficulties as well. We all need encouragement. We need to be there for each other; to listen, to share a word and to pray with each other. The simple fact is, if we are not attending church together, this will not happen and there will be a lot of discouraged Christians.

            We are “to stir up one another to love and good works” especially in light of the difficult days that we are in. Our lives are to reflect the love of Christ and represent Him by our love for each other and our good works done in His name. Jesus says in John 13:35, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

            Let us be in the habit of encouraging each other and not neglecting to meet to “stir up one another!”