“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 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 10:24-25 (ESV)
In such a divided time in our country’s history, where the rift reaches into our churches, these verses from Hebrews are so important. We should be focused on trying to “stir up one another to love and good works” — reigniting that flame of passion and desire for God and serving Him. We need to also be sure to not neglect “to meet together, as is the habit of some”, even in the midst of a pandemic and governmental overreach trying to shut our churches down. Assembling together for corporate worship in the church is vital for the growth and development of each individual as well as the Church body as a whole. While doing so, we need to leave the divisive thoughts and language outside those sacred walls and seek to encourage one another and emphasize edification and unification as we can indeed “see the Day drawing near”. Are you being faithful to assemble and fellowship with fellow believers? Are you encouraging and edifying your brothers and sisters in Christ? If not, turn from that spirit of division and destruction today.
Jessica Ford
Communications Director
ALIVE Ministries USA