Not tomorrow, but today is the admonition from the Hebrew writer in today's passage of scripture which is the context for this day's short thoughts. In Hebrews 3:13 we read, "But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin". What a ministry opportunity is set before each of us who are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. The opportunity to serve the Lord and His Church in this manner exists today and will exist tomorrow, as long as the Lord's return remains before us. You need not be a pastor or other church leader to be involved and be effective in this ministry. You need not go to language school, Bible College or seminary to be prepared. A love for Jesus and His Church is all you will need. Opportunities will abound.
This ministry of encouragement is presented by the writer as crucial and one that should not be put off until tomorrow. It is expedient that we encourage one another today and that we continue to do so "day after day". Despite what some may teach, I believe that no member of the body of Christ is immune from the possibility of being hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Sin is deceptive and we are in an ongoing struggle against it. But He has provided us with the tools that are necessary and encouragement is given as a remedy against it. May we seek the Lord's wisdom and guidance in being an encouragement to one another.
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