And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24
There are a great many unknowns about who first read Hebrews and who authored it, but one thing is certain; someone with a pastor’s heart longed for the discipleship and spiritual health of this community of believers.
Christian man has everything! Salvation, eternal life, uninterrupted access to the Father, assurance, comfort, blessings……..yet…….struggle, persecution, temptation, LIFE ON EARTH happens. The writer of Hebrews says, “Consider” how to keep each other going strong for the perpetuation of the Gospel.
Consider means to turn over in one’s mind, to ponder and to regard in a certain way. It is a verb, an action that includes thoughtfulness, then a carrying through. Spur is also a verb that means to instigate, rally or urge.
The world needs an unending supply of love and good deeds, and those delivering them need to feel the spurring of one another. So think about making someone strong today with your acts of encouragement.
By the Way…..You are all a tremendous blessing! Thanks!
Gretchen