One who gives "encouragement" is literally "inspiring someone with courage, and spurring them on." A simple deduction can then be made: while underestimated by the world in which we live; the gift of giving encouragement to others is priceless. When someone is encouraging another he is giving them hope and promise; inspiring them to have this strength to persevere to the end and finish strong.
In Deuteronomy, the people are instructed to encourage Joshua and strengthen him - so that he would be able to fulfill the job God had given him to do. As a member of a team, one of the most important roles that we can play in the success of our team is that of encouragement. By building up our team members, we can help them to be strengthened and "spur them on" to acheiving the goal. No matter what your level of skill or atheletic ability, everyone can be the key "player" if they choose to adopt the role of "encourager."
While this is a very important role in the physical realm; it also holds high significance in our spiritual lives. One of the devil's tactics is to lead Christians prey to discouragement. When other believers are able to come alongside those who are struggling and help to lift them up through prayer, service, words of wisdom, etc. it inspires that Christian and gives him the courage to "finish strong" pressing toward the "goal" of the high calling which is in Christ Jesus. Just as encouragement is an important factor in a healthy and effective team; so it is also an essential element in the body of Christ. Although this is an important role; it is not always recognized. Many people are too busy promoting themselves to give time and thought to encouraging those around them and are unknowingly undermining the effectiveness of their unity and teamwork.
Every person has a huge amount of influence and potential because their actions, words, and attitudes affect those around them. How are you using your potential? Does the way you live before the Lord inspire those around you to courage?
In Deuteronomy, the people are instructed to encourage Joshua and strengthen him - so that he would be able to fulfill the job God had given him to do. As a member of a team, one of the most important roles that we can play in the success of our team is that of encouragement. By building up our team members, we can help them to be strengthened and "spur them on" to acheiving the goal. No matter what your level of skill or atheletic ability, everyone can be the key "player" if they choose to adopt the role of "encourager."
While this is a very important role in the physical realm; it also holds high significance in our spiritual lives. One of the devil's tactics is to lead Christians prey to discouragement. When other believers are able to come alongside those who are struggling and help to lift them up through prayer, service, words of wisdom, etc. it inspires that Christian and gives him the courage to "finish strong" pressing toward the "goal" of the high calling which is in Christ Jesus. Just as encouragement is an important factor in a healthy and effective team; so it is also an essential element in the body of Christ. Although this is an important role; it is not always recognized. Many people are too busy promoting themselves to give time and thought to encouraging those around them and are unknowingly undermining the effectiveness of their unity and teamwork.Every person has a huge amount of influence and potential because their actions, words, and attitudes affect those around them. How are you using your potential? Does the way you live before the Lord inspire those around you to courage?
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