"Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are fearful-hearted, be strong, do not fear!" Isaiah 35:3-4
This was in my daily devotions today.
Last night was our regular midweek service. It just happened to be New Year's Eve. We were all tired from the big holiday rush. We had a smaller than normal attendance in church. People had things to do after church. But we came ready to hear from God.
Instead of being strengthened and encouraged, like my devotions verse said, we were told to to get involved, do more, and to work harder than ever. We were challenged to make every effort to win souls in 2026. It seemed like the preacher was not happy with who we are or with what we already do. Pray more, work more, give more, do more.
I left last night thinking that it would have been nice to be encouraged rather than challenged.
"Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old." Mat.13:52
"And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets." 1Cor.14:32
I pray that we will all have a healthy and prosperous 2026.
"For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister." Hebrews 6:10
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