Daily Devotional

As I read Hebrews 10:24-25 a word jumps out at me…consider. I need to consider what? Reading on, more direction is given. I need to consider how to stir up love and good works towards others. I get it! It’s about others! I consider…how much of my life is about me? What delicious morsel I am going to eat, what I want to wear and how I spend my time. How much of my life is truly spent on others? UGH! My heart is convicted.  

I ask myself, “What am I doing today that will encourage others?” “How am I loving others?”  “What good thing can I do for others?” “How do I meet with others to encourage them?” I admit my next thought is Covid! But I rebel against that thought--God has provided me opportunities to connect with others: I can Worship Outside morning and evening; I can join the online Worship Service; I can ZOOM; I can call someone on the phone, FaceTime; I can drop by someone’s house and leave a surprise. I can mail a good old fashion letter of encouragement; I can send a message of love to my neighbors by putting up beautiful lights for Christmas!

My heart responds to this teaching in Hebrews 10:24-25. God wants me to put love into action for others with the same attentiveness I give to my own personal needs and desires. Oh, God, please teach me!

Another Scripture fills my mind:
Leviticus 19:18, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the Lord.”

My heart is full, because I know today the Lord has taught me through His Scriptures and the Holy Spirit’s prompting. Time to get busy for Others!

FOR PARENTS:
1. Help kids memorize Leviticus 19:18 (Post it around the house).
2. Make a sign to post in the house that has the word – OTHERS. You can spell out the letters with macaroni glued to paper, or you can use glitter, buttons, or stickers.  
3. Help your kids make a list of people they want to love and encourage.
4. Help them choose how to express this to each person on their list.

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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers."