Scripture
1 Thessalonians 5:11-15
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
Observation
G4151 παρακαλέω parakaleō, to ask, beg, plead; to comfort, encourage, exhort, urge; to call, invite
en·cour·age give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
Application
Did you know that Emperor Penguins often huddle together to keep warm in the cold temperatures of Antarctica. They don’t stop and check to see if they like the penguin or if the penguin agrees with them 100% on the same views. They don’t argue and decide if the penguin is worth its time. No they come together and work together. They encourage each other and protect each other. They strive to do what is good for each other and everyone else. In a mean COLD world, learn to be an Emperor Penguin.
Prayer
Lord, I want to be more like you. I want to open my heart to everyone. I don’t need to compete or compare myself to anyone. We are all in this together and it is about time we learn to hold on to each other and support each other.
~Amen
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