#33: Hold Fast To Hope

This post is NOT my own words. It is taken from Joyce Meyer’s Devotional “Hearing from God Each Morning”. I believe it is well worth sharing. It is posted early to make up for my lapse last week….. I was discouraged…..

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance, and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. (Romans 15:4, NIV)

Joyce writes: 
“We all need to be encouraged. Sometimes we need to be lifted out of the pit of discouragement, but at all times we can use an affirming word, a ray of hope, or a message that says to us, “You can do it!”

God Himself is the best source of encouragement, and we should seek encouragement and hope from Him. He encourages us through His Spirit, but He also speaks encouragement to us through His Word. Many times, when I need to be encouraged or strengthened, I go to the Bible. I have several favorite passages I read or meditate on when I need strength, support, or encouragement.

God’s Word is filled with encouragement and as long as we have a Bible we have a prescription for encouragement—the medicine we need.

Go to God’s Word when you need to be encouraged—when you are hurting, frustrated, disappointed, confused, or weary. Let His words sink into your heart and mind as you wait in His presence. God will never fail you and you can always depend on His Word—especially when you need hope and encouragement”. [End of quote)

What’s your excuse for not seeking that encouragement? Technology has afforded us the opportunity to have the Bible on us all the time!! And in many different translations that make the words easier to understand... 

What’s your favorite encouraging Bible verse/s? Perhaps sharing it could help us to endure till the end…. 

Someone shared Psalm 27:6-9 with me this week (on WhatsApp)—I was touched. Marvelous words of encouragement, praise, and prayer.

See this link, (or many others), for more words of encouragement: http://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/encouraging-bible-verses/  Images are from google.