“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised ;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works. Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:23-25
A couple of years ago, my wife and I planned a short trip to get away for a couple of days. As we were driving, we passed through many small towns. There was one town that stood out from all the others. Along the road there was a business with an interesting sign. Actually, there were two signs; one read, “Everyone welcome” the sign below it read, “Beware of dog.” As Christians, it should not be this way as we gather together. There should be sweetness to our fellowship. Not only should there be sweetness, there should be a purpose. Speaking within the context of our verses, each of us as we continue to be faithful and gather with other believers we should each look to be a blessing to others. We should not take the me approach.
How is it we can be a blessing to in our time together?
I. Hold Fast- Our faith in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross. Our security is in Christ and we will not waver when our hope is steadfast in Christ Jesus.
2. Consider one another- We need to care for those around us and their spiritual well-being.
3. Provoke- Think of this as stimulation or stirring those around us to love and good works.
Each time we gather together, we have an opportunity to be a blessing in a powerful way to those in the pews, the hallways and the parking lots at our local church. God will in turn bless us, as we see the day approaching and what sweet fellowship it will be.
A couple of years ago, my wife and I planned a short trip to get away for a couple of days. As we were driving, we passed through many small towns. There was one town that stood out from all the others. Along the road there was a business with an interesting sign. Actually, there were two signs; one read, “Everyone welcome” the sign below it read, “Beware of dog.” As Christians, it should not be this way as we gather together. There should be sweetness to our fellowship. Not only should there be sweetness, there should be a purpose. Speaking within the context of our verses, each of us as we continue to be faithful and gather with other believers we should each look to be a blessing to others. We should not take the me approach.
How is it we can be a blessing to in our time together?
I. Hold Fast- Our faith in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross. Our security is in Christ and we will not waver when our hope is steadfast in Christ Jesus.
2. Consider one another- We need to care for those around us and their spiritual well-being.
3. Provoke- Think of this as stimulation or stirring those around us to love and good works.
Each time we gather together, we have an opportunity to be a blessing in a powerful way to those in the pews, the hallways and the parking lots at our local church. God will in turn bless us, as we see the day approaching and what sweet fellowship it will be.
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