4 January 2013
Philippians
2:1-2 So if there is any
encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the
Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind,
having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
Every one is not in the
same situation and we all face the future from different points of view, some
with concern and doubts, some with fear and disappointment, others with hope
and encouragement. As we look ahead we are sometimes able to see those things
that will most likely happen, a dying child that will not be here next
Christmas, retirement from work and the consequences of a future with reduced
income. For some the joy of pregnancy and the expectation of new life, each of
us have a future.
It is in these situations
of life that we most need the encouragement in Christ no matter what the future
holds. As we look on life we need to consider whether or incentive towards
others is love. We are able to face many difficulties but they are made far
worse when we lack love. Every one of us will be in a situation where we are
able to encourage someone else this year and may our incentive always be love.
To love others as we are loved by Christ.
Be encouraged today to have
the incentive of love.
David
Point to ponder: Be encouraged in Christ.
Question to
consider: Is your incentive in life, love?
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