Hebrews 3:13-14
But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end.
Last week our dear friend who is employed at a retirement facility, shared a heartache. One of the residents who had been a radiant inspiration to her, passed away. This man who had brightened our friend’s day was no longer there, and it made her feel such loss that it was difficult to go in to work.
As I officiate at funeral services I frequently hear people comment about what an inspiration the deceased had been to them. Sometimes there will be tears in their eyes as they remember how that person made their life bearable.
Perhaps most of us have someone (or perhaps more than one person) who was such an inspiration to us that they changed the direction of our life. If that person is still alive, they are still being a tremendous inspiration to you. If so, please let them know what a difference they have made in your life.
Paul encourages us to exhort (another word for inspire) those around us on a daily basis. That means that we are to be a constant inspiration to others. Not only will it be a blessing to them, but it will prevent us from having a hard heart and protect us from being open to the deceitfulness of sin. BE AN INSPIRATION! NOW!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil