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Making Abundant Riches Known In the Name of Christ
Through the Treasures of Encouragement

Biblical Encouragement is soul work. God unleashes its mysterious power every time a child of God follows the Holy Spirit’s direction and steps into the suffering of another person. Individuals, families, and churches need it regularly to maintain spiritual health. And both the encouraged and the encourager are changed through its application. Scriptural encouragers invest in their own spiritual welfare every time they give of themselves to another.

Encouragement can be as simple as smiling warmly at an awkward adolescent or as complex as walking through the shadow of death with a disease-ravaged friend. Its power is limitless and its practice is a privilege.

(Treasures of Encouragement, Sharon W. Betters, page 10)

In this column we'll share practical ways that you can "make abundant riches known in the name of Christ" through the practice of biblical encouragement. But first, remember that biblical encouragement is not usually a solution or "fix" for someone's problems... biblical encouragement simply means to act in such a way that a person’s heart is turned toward God.

Hebrews 10:19-25 gives us an outline:

Confidently Come into God’s Presence

Cultivate Intimacy with Him

Believe His Promises

Don’t Give Up Meeting Together

Consider Carefully How to Encourage Each Other

Keep On Encouraging

Ask God to show you who needs a gentle hug from Him - Be His encourager in the mundane tasks of life as well as in the crises.