Today's Reading: Genesis 24:29-67
This verse is spoken by Abraham's servant to Rebekah's family, after he has completed his mission to find a wife for Isaac. The servant is explaining to them how God had guided and provided for him on his journey, and how he knows that Rebekah is the right woman for Isaac.
He tells them this based upon the word of exhortation he had received from Abraham before his journey. Abraham had assured him that God would be with him on his journey, will send his angel to guide and protect him, and will make his way successful.
Abraham's words of exhortation were invaluable to the success of his servant's mission. Through his words, he encouraged his servant to look to God, keep his eyes upward, and trust the outcome to Him.
The Bible teaches that exhortation, or encouraging and urging others to follow God's ways and to live according to His principles, is an important part of Christian life. Exhortation is a way to help others grow in their faith and to live in a way that honors God.
In Hebrews 3:13, it says "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'Today,' so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness." This verse teaches that it is important to encourage others to stay strong in their faith and to resist the temptation to sin.
In Hebrews 10:24-25, it says "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This verse teaches that we should encourage one another to love and do good deeds, and to not give up on meeting together as a community of believers.
In Colossians 3:16, it says "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts." This verse teaches that we should teach and admonish one another with wisdom, using the message of Christ to help others grow in their faith.
Who do you know that needs a word of exhortation today? Take a moment to remind them to look to God, keep their eyes upward, and trust the outcome to Him. Your words of encouragement may be just what they need to succeed at their mission.
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