For our family, friends, co-workers, and whoever the Lord places in our path, here are four reasons we should encourage others:ġ. Because they were sent with reminders of the Hope that we have, and we should all do the same. daily, hourly, and maybe even minute-by-minute. And we shouldn’t do that! Because we have a hope that the world and fellow Believers need to be reminded of. But y’all, as Believers, we don’t have to do that. It would be easy to crumble… live in fear and set a plan to dig in our heels and brace ourselves…will ourselves…to stand firm in our own strength for whatever tomorrow holds. From day to day, we don’t know what “bad news” might be next. Health, finances, relationships…the list goes on and, in truth, is ever-changing. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith, and to keep you from being shaken by the troubles you were going through.” 1 Thesselonians 3:2-3 He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. “Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing. “I am very glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here… They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you…” 1 Corinthians 16:17-18 When he arrived and saw this evidence of God’s blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord.” Acts 11:22-23 “When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. Now, many of you may be thinking that “encourager” doesn’t sound like a very important job, but how very wrong you would be, my sweet friends! An encourager is defined as “one who gives support, confidence, and hope or one who gives support or advice so that another will continue to do something.” Listen to the mentions of these men: Although their mention is brief, it is powerful, and here’s why: these men were intentionally sent by Paul as encouragers of the early church. Not because of any bold, courageous acts that we know of but because of their everyday acts of faith and kindness. The truth is that these names, these men, are some of the unsung heroes of the early Christian church. So who were they? And why were they mentioned in Scripture? When you hear these names, what does it make you think of? For many of us, most of these names would not “ring any bells” at all. Stephanos, Fortunatus, Achaicus, Tychicus, Barnabus, Timothy, and Onesimus. “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” 1 Thess.5:11 A Prayer for Us to Intentionally Encourage Others
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