“But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see” (Deuteronomy 3:28).
Encouraging leaders and servants should be done more than once or twice a year. Pray for them daily. You will never know how much it means to them, knowing they have your support in word and sometimes deed. Just knowing someone appreciates what they are doing gives that leader or other servant a lift. It strengthens them to keep pressing on.
Joshua needed reinforced encouragement from Moses. There would come a day when Moses wouldn’t be there for him. Joshua needed extra encouragement for the coming days when Moses wouldn’t be there for him. Moses’ assurance that God would guide Him helped Joshua become a courageous leader.
We may not think leaders or servants for the Lord ever get discouraged. But they aren’t immune to problems or trials. Why not say or do something to lighten their load.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for a young minister in your church or area who needs reinforced encouragement for challenging days of ministry ahead.
