1 Kings 3:1-28; Jeremiah 11:1-23; Ephesians 4:17-32
And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles…Be not ye afraid of them. Nehemiah 4:14
Nehemiah understood the value of encouragement. It is easy to be critical and negative in our attitude to fellow believers, especially the weaker saints. Do not forget. The gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:28 include “helps”. Your helping hand can be used by the Lord more than a long sermon. Your word of encouragement could well lift the spirit of a fellow saint and help them realise they have something to offer. This will also strengthen and encourage
you. —Brian Russell
Channels only, blessed Master,
But with all Thy wondrous power;
Flowing through us, Thou canst use us;
Every day and every hour. —Mary E. Maxwell