STRONGLY ENCOURAGE

"Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching". 1 Timothy 4:13 ESV

To Exhort means to "strongly encourage". Here we see Paul's charge to Timothy to strongly encourage those around him to follow the teaching of God's Word. You and I need to strongly encourage one another in the faith and also to the world at large because there are people following us who assume we know the way. Our wives, our sons, our daughters, our brothers and sisters, our friends and even our older ones sometimes look to us for guidance. We need to make sure every aspect of our lives points the way to Jesus because once you know the way to Him you can be an encourager and go anywhere in life without getting lost. 

Just as the Lord encouraged Joshua to be strong and courageous (Joshua 1:1-9), the Lord want us to be strong and be an encourager too. Set aside special times to encourage someone who needs Christ, someone who wants the grace of God, someone who is desperate for an answer. This is our responsibility and mandate the Lord wants of us, we must do it while it is day for the night comes when no man can work (John 9:4).

Paul's challenge to Timothy is to be a preacher of God's Word; I am challenging you today to do the same thing. Let the preaching of God's Word be part of your resolution. Encourage someone and resolve in you that you'll be a compass to those around you. Be diligent, give your self wholly and persevere. 

Further Scripture Study: Proverbs 11:30 

Declare This: Dear Lord, thank You for Your Love. I will ensure I fulfill Your mandate for my life and be an encourager to those who needs this Love in Jesus name Amen.