迫切需要鼓励
在这段经文中，“鼓励” 这个词字面就是 “站在身旁” 的意思。这个行动是叫对方知道你关心他，所以你陪伴在旁来增添他的力量。这个词也和另一个用来形容圣灵的词（希腊原文parakletos）相似，意思是 “导师、保惠师” 。
今天，有谁需要鼓励呢？我们每一个人都需要！即使那些说自己从来不需要鼓励的，大概也是一个受伤的人。需要别人鼓励并不是一件坏事，当日连耶稣自己也需要鼓励。祂的父鼓励祂说：“你是我的爱子，我喜悦你。” （路加福音3:22）就在那个孤身苦苦挣扎的晚上，祂知道自己快要被捕和被钉十架时，有天使来到鼓励祂（路加福音 22:43）。
我们的邻舍需要鼓励。其中可能是一个要离家上大学的学生，或者是一个精疲力竭、又面对照顾小孩和紧张婚姻关系的母亲，又或者是一个面对孤单漫长日子的鳏夫，也可能是一个你很久没有见到来主日崇拜的人。需要鼓励的人往往就在我们周围。
孩子的老师、负责教会崇拜的、牧师、长老——他们都需要我们的鼓励。天天鼓励人可以叫人上瘾的，但这个瘾是健康的。而藉鼓励来表达爱，更能带给我们活力和喜乐。你愿意这样做吗？
慈爱的父，感谢祢差遣耶稣来到我们中间，祂明白我们一切的挣扎和挑战！求祢帮助我们，奉祂的名去鼓励人。阿们。
希伯来书 10:19-25
19弟兄们，我们既因耶稣的血得以坦然进入至圣所，
20是藉着他给我们开了一条又新又活的路，从幔子经过，这幔子就是他的身体。
21又有一位大祭司治理神的家，
22并我们心中天良的亏欠已经洒去，身体用清水洗净了，就当存着诚心和充足的信心来到神面前；
23也要坚守我们所承认的指望，不致摇动，因为那应许我们的是信实的。
24又要彼此相顾，激发爱心，勉励行善。
25你们不可停止聚会，好像那些停止惯了的人，倒要彼此劝勉，既知道那日子临近，就更当如此。
The Urgency Of Encouragement
"Spur one another on toward love and good deeds ... encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." — Hebrews 10:24,25
The word for "encouraging" here means literally "to stand alongside." It has to do with assuring someone that you care, strengthening them by just being there. It's also similar to a word used to describe the Holy Spirit—parakletos, which means "counselor, advocate."
Who needs to be encouraged today? We all do! Anyone who says they never need encouragement is probably a hurting person. There's nothing wrong with needing encouragement. Jesus did. His Father encouraged him, saying, "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased" (Luke 3:22). An angel encouraged him as he struggled alone one night, knowing he would soon be arrested and crucified (Luke 22:43).
Our neighbors need encouragement. One may be a student leaving home for college. Another may be a tired, frazzled mother facing the stress of child care and a strained marriage. Another may be a widower facing long, lonely days. Or perhaps there's someone you have not seen at worship in a while. People who need encouragement are not far away.
Our children's teachers, our worship leaders, pastors, elders—all of these folks need encouragement. Being a daily encourager can be an addictive but healthy habit. Loving by encouraging can bring energy and joy. Will you do it?
Gracious Father, thank you for sending Jesus, who knows all our struggles and challenges! Help us to encourage others in his name. Amen.
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