4 Words of Encouragement

Have you been discouraged lately? Felt a little tense about things you’re facing? It can be tough to not be discouraged when we see the sin, wickedness, and wrong-doing happening here on Earth. Sometimes it can feel like we, the Christians, are losing the battle on these issues. I know in the media, the Christian voice is often mocked or is nearly silenced all together.

The spiritual battle is real – but I encourage you to continue to shine in a lost and dying world. Equip yourselves and press on! Share your faith!

 Allow me to offer you four Biblical words that offer encouragement to the discouraged!

Holy –  Isn’t it refreshing to know that we serve a HOLY and a righteous God! Isaiah 6:3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. I can’t think of too many things on earth that are genuinely holy. I know God’s house is on holy ground, and the Scriptures are holy, but outside of those two I fall short at being able to make an earthly connection to a holy God! Holiness isn’t our outward appearances or religious acts that we complete – it isn’t shaving our heads and wearing robes as a monk might do. Webster's Dictionary says, "Dedicated to religious use; belonging to or coming from God. 2. spiritually perfect or pure; untainted by evil or sin; sinless; saintly." sacred: refers to that which is set apart as holy or is dedicated to some exalted purpose." It is encouraging to be reminded that JESUS was and is the only sinless man who will ever live. He is the holy of holiest! His precious blood was untainted by sin!

Sovereign – Yes, we serve a sovereign God! The Scriptures teach us that God's sovereignty is not just another doctrine. It is the very core of the gospel. If anything, this omnipotent quality ought to be underscored.  God is revealed as the Sovereign One on every page of Holy Scripture.

Trustworthy – Be encouraged because God never made a promise He didn’t keep! He won’t let us down! Ever. He is incapable of deception, half-truths, dishonesty, or any type of fraud whatsoever. His love and His Word are pure! HE is faithful beyond measure.

Strength  The Bible teaches us not to rely on our own strength, but only on the strength of God. Psalm 46: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (KJV)  I could write paragraph after paragraph on the strength of Almighty God, but I will summarize it quickly. He made the universe. He created mankind and the planet we live on. Earth is His footstool. He gave His Son to die for us. There is no greater strength than the power of a HOLY God!

Press ON WEARY SOLDIER! Be of good cheer - God is with you!  In dark times…He is with His children.

Look UP my friends!