After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and departed for Macedonia. When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. Acts 20:1-2 – We can sometimes get caught up with stories of the disciples in this book that are supernatural. Prison doors opening by themselves to provide escape to the weary disciples or healings that mirror that of Jesus when He was walking the earth. To even stories like the one in our chapter where a young man died yet Paul brought him back to life through the power of the Holy Spirit. While these such stories are present in this book, we see a primary mission of Paul within our selected verses. Paul was to encourage the churches. He did so in Ephesus before he left, then he continued to do so in the other churches that he came in contact within his travels. What we see here is a reminder of what most church bodies need and what may be the ingredient to seeing the Lord do miraculous things in that church family’s midst. That church needs encouraged, those brothers and sisters need encouragement. What I hope you take away from today’s chapter and devo is a very doable by you means of leading your church family towards miracles things. Be a source of encouragement. Speak life into the weary brother, speak love over the troubled sister, speak truth over the confused family. Scripture teaches how our words can either build up or tear down. Paul decided to build up, and so can we. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3628
Question To Ponder: How might you encourage someone today at church?
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