Scriptures.....Encourage
Hey guys, have you ever just felt compelled to do something. Well, that is what is happening here. I feel compelled to talk about and list scripture based on a various topics. I guess we will see how many topics and which, as we go along. :)
Scripture is so important in the battle of our faith. I use Christ as my example. A story often told is when Jesus is on the mountaintop and Satan in temping him. You can find this story and read it on your own in Matthew 4:1-11. There are many things you can learn and apply to your daily life from this scripture but the one that applies to our discussion today is that Satan tempts Christ three times. And three times, Christ cites scripture to counteract Satan. Scripture...... Something we have at our fingertips.
We, yes I am definitely including myself, try so hard to "will" difficulty away, to believe that we are "strong enough" to make it through, just "keep fighting." But Christ, here on earth was fully man and could feel the pull of human temptation; he was (and is) still fully God. He had the ability to do anything to stop Satan as God; yet, he chose to cite scripture. So I say, "If it is good enough for Christ, it is good enough for me!"
So today's topic is ENCOURAGE. I pray these scriptures will encourage you personally, and help you to encourage those around you. May the Holy Spirit write them on your heart.
NIV unless otherwise noted
Scripture is so important in the battle of our faith. I use Christ as my example. A story often told is when Jesus is on the mountaintop and Satan in temping him. You can find this story and read it on your own in Matthew 4:1-11. There are many things you can learn and apply to your daily life from this scripture but the one that applies to our discussion today is that Satan tempts Christ three times. And three times, Christ cites scripture to counteract Satan. Scripture...... Something we have at our fingertips.
We, yes I am definitely including myself, try so hard to "will" difficulty away, to believe that we are "strong enough" to make it through, just "keep fighting." But Christ, here on earth was fully man and could feel the pull of human temptation; he was (and is) still fully God. He had the ability to do anything to stop Satan as God; yet, he chose to cite scripture. So I say, "If it is good enough for Christ, it is good enough for me!"
So today's topic is ENCOURAGE. I pray these scriptures will encourage you personally, and help you to encourage those around you. May the Holy Spirit write them on your heart.
- You, LORD, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry. Ps 10:17
- As soon as I pray, you answer me; you answer me by giving me strength. Ps 138:3 NLT
- What is impossible with man is possible with God. Luke 18:27
- Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Col 3:2
- (Nothing can) separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom 8:39
- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13 NKJV
- See that no one repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 1 Th 5:15 ESV
- Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Eph 4:29
- But my mouth would encourage you; comfort from my lips would bring you relief. Job 16:5
- Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! Pro 15:23 NLT
- Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect meeting together......encourage one another. Heb 10:24-25 NLT
- Kind words are like honey -- sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Pro 16:24 NLT
NIV unless otherwise noted
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