Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near. – Hebrews 10:25
The COVID-19 pandemic taught people how important it is to have a community. Humans were simply not made to live life alone. The author of Hebrews was very aware of this, which is why, in chapter 10, he encourages believers to continue meeting together.
Discouragement is a great separator and can cause people to avoid community, especially when they need it most. The author of Hebrews highlights the need for encouragement, which takes place in community. Something profound happens when people gather intentionally. You are able to provide loving care while also receiving it from others. This sort of give-and-take, back-and-forth encouragement only happens when people are connected.
In an increasingly divided world, Christians must recognize the importance of meeting together. God designed humanity for relationships, with Him and with each other. As you pray today, ask the Lord to reveal to you different ways that you can reach out to encourage (and receive encouragement from) others in your circle. Pray for God’s people to draw nearer to Him and learn His heart for connection as the body of Christ. As you think about the nation, intercede for those in public office. Ask God to surround them with a community that is ready to encourage them in their service, which may often feel isolated.
Today’s Verse: Hebrews 10:25
not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
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Recommended for further reading: Colossians 3:12-17
12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
