Encouraged

 

SCRIPTURE: Acts 16:40 So they went out of the prison and visited Lydia. And when they had seen the brothers, they ENCOURAGED them and departed.

OBSERVATION: This follows the amazing account of Paul and Silas being unjustly jailed, being delivered by an earthquake, sharing the good news of Jesus with the frightened and suicidal jailer and baptizing his household. Our God can Redeem every situation for those who put their faith and trust in Him. To be encouraged is a wonderful feeling, and having the ability to encourage is a beautiful gift. The source of real encouragement is always God, He is in all, through all, and the Author of the spirit of encouragement. To be an encouragement to those around us is our calling as children of the Heavenly Father.

APPLICATION: If you know someone who needs encouragement, please take the time to offer it. If you need encouragement I pray you will find it. Discouragement is a tool of Satan to rob us of joy, but the light of Jesus drives out the darkness. John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness and the darkness shall not overcome it. Jesus always overcomes evil, put you trust in Him!

PRAYER: Gracious Father, thank you for sending Jesus to save us from the plots of Satan. Lord I pray that I will be able to encourage others by sharing Your love. In Jesus Name, Amen