"Let 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.
Hebrews 10:25 (NIV).
We are often so involved in our own busy lives that we forget the importance of worshiping together. Daily problems seem bigger than they are when faced alone. The body of Christ is there to encourage you. But all too often there is infighting among the members. We lose interest and go it alone.
This is the temptation of the devil.
The above verse says we should encourage each other all the more as we see the Day approaching!
It would do us well to follow the example of the geese who fly in > formation. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird immediately following. By doing this, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back and another goose flies point. Also, the following geese honk from behind to encourage those up front.
If we worked together as a team, each one leading in his particular strengths, following and encouraging others in their strengths and weaknesses with no criticism or condemnation we too might be able to expand God's kingdom here on earth by 71 percent or more!
Today someone prays;
Dear Lord,
"Let us not give up meeting together,
As some are in the habit of doing,
But let us encourage one another...
As we see The Day approaching."*
Let us work together as a team,
Each one taking his turn to lead;
Like geese when they fly south,
Rotating leadership to keep up speed.
Let us be supportive group members,
Followers and encourager's to those up front.
Birds know each one ahead creates uplift
Increasing the flying range by a large amount.
The tired head goose rotates back, another leads,
The ensuing geese honk encouragement.
Let us use this example and assist each other,
Leading, following, and multiplying in contentment.
To the sick or wounded who can't keep up,
Fellow members must lend help and protection.
Stay and pray, comfort each one,
Until they are again able to join in the formation.
When one individual drifts away from the group,
He feels the drag and resistance of flying alone;
Let us encourage him back into the flock,
To feel the uplifting power he had once known.
"For where two or three come together
In My name; there I am with them."**
With Christ's presence among us,
He emboldens us, who are we to condemn.
Amen
*Heb 10:25
**Matt 18:20
(By Doreen Hardie)
