Hebrews 3

Hebrews 3:13  ¹³ But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.

Last night about 9:30pm our doorbell rang.  I was already in my pajamas and didn’t really want to go to the door.  My brother and I looked at each other, questioning if the other was expecting someone – neither one of us was.  Well, by the time we made it to the door, no one was there, but two envelopes were left behind.  One had my brother’s name on it and one had my name on it.  And I believe the intent was for us not to see the deliverer, so I don’t feel bad about not getting to the door sooner.

I opened the envelope and a letter was inside.  The author is unknown, just a note from “people who care.”  The note was filled with compliments and many encouraging comments.  The note made me feel loved, the note made me feel like my efforts are not in vain, and while I have an idea who the note was from, I believe its message is one from God.

In our hurried world of email and texts, I believe note writing is a lost art.  Our communication has become quick and to the point.  We only reach out when we need something and not when others might need us.  What I mean is we don’t call others just to see how they are doing…or write a letter of thanks or encouragement.  Scripture tells us to encourage one another – daily – as long as today is called today.

So – I encourage all of us…dig out your stationary and note cards and start writing.  Who does God want you to encourage today?  Maybe you are to sign it…or maybe the credit goes to “someone who cares” because it is to be a note from God and you are just a conduit.

Know that you are loved and I am praying for you!!

Pastor Amy