Encouraged

If then there is any encouragement in Christ . . .
(Philippians 2:1a, NRS)

Good Morning,

Do you ever watch people? Be honest. Most of us get caught up in watching others. Some of the best life lessons are learned by watching people.
I will confess, I am a bona fide people watcher.

Some of the best people watching can be found after the loss of a school baseball game. There are some who are unable to tolerate loss. They choose to discourage rather than encourage the kids. We all need encouragement.

The Apostle Paul described divine encouragement in Philippians 2:

If then there is any encouragement: In some translations the word, “therefore,” is used. The Apostle Paul referred the reader back to the first words of the letter to the Philippians. His message relayed the need to be aligned with Christ. The word, encouragement, could also be translated as consoled or comforted from the Greek word, paraklêsis. Divine encouragement is a strengthening process producing internal courage. In effect, to be encouraged is to receive inward courage (in courage).

In Christ: The Spirit of God is the Comforter drawing an individual to the Comfort, Christ Jesus.

Be encouraged through the Spirit of God.
Find comfort and courage from the Source of Comfort and Courage,
Encourage others.

Learning with you to be encouraged and to encourage others,
Kerrie

(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)