Encouragers Needed
The early church was born in scary times. Hated, persecuted and pursued by both Romans and Jews, these brothers and sisters must have had daily fears and anxieties that we can only imagine. How did they get through those times? What was it that gave them hope? Encouragement. Giving courage, confidence or hope to someone in order to help them get through what they don't think they can get through by themselves. Why was this spiritual gift (Romans 12:8) so important? How is it working for you?

   August 23, 2009       By Geoff Davis