Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)
24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on
toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as
some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as
you see the Day approaching.
As you study God’s Word from the book of Hebrews, discover
the value of being involved in a Christian community. The writer of Hebrews
tells us to consider how we may spur one another on living a fruitful Christian
life. A significant part of that is meeting together, both in our times of
celebration on Sundays as well as other times of sharing life together.
Consider asking the Lord for a Christian friend or friends
whom you can trust as prayer partners. Prayer partners give us the support,
caring, and love of other believers. Let your prayer partners encourage you,
pray with you, and keep you accountable as you strive to discover and obey
God’s will for you. As you recognize God’s instructions for you from spending
time in His Word, share your joys, concerns, and challenges with your prayer
partners.
Pray for each other daily. Study God’s Word together and
learn how it applies to your lives. This kind of interaction is a vital part of
our journey with the Holy Spirit. Having accountability partners who are
willing to invest in your life will help you to discern God’s will. Christian
friends spur you on when you are faced with life’s challenges and pick you up
when you are discouraged: Two are better than one, because they have a good
return for their work:
If one falls down, his friend can help pick him up! But pity
the man who falls and has no one to help him up! (Ecclesiastes 4:9)
Are you willing to be vulnerable and become involved with a
Christian community? Are you willing to submit your life to trusted friends and
allow them to speak into your life? For some people, it will not be difficult
to do that; for others, it will be a challenge. Our society today encourages
independence, and we are becoming more and more isolated from one another. The
Word teaches us to be in community, helping, encouraging, and discerning
together the will of God.
Thought for today? How do I handle accountability? How do I encourage
others?
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