See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. 14 We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first.
Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)
I was thinking tonight about what Gods will is for my friendships. I am especially blessed in my churches young adults group to have many friendships. But it is easy to have superficial conversations, which is not bad. But I also want in appropriate ways to be a light and receiver encouragement from other believers. I believe we are called to speak truth and also to challenge each other in our faith.
I just think what this verse says is crucial: we are easily tricked and hardened by sins deceitful was but we also have the power to encourage one another every day. No moment is too late. There is urgency in this call to not wait until tomorrow. This verse is a good reminder to not be complacent but to hold firm and trust not in our past conversion but to trust in and seek Christ more.
Lord help me to encourage others and be encouraged by other brothers and sisters in Christ. Help me to be a light in all ways whether it is a gracious welcome or a good conversation or a verse from your holy word or a prayer. Also Lord I need and ask for encouragement daily from you and other believers.
Amen
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