And
let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good
deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit
of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you
see the Day approaching.
The
church is the spiritual Critical Care Unit for those seeking much
needed spiritual care. The church is the body of Christ, it is where
we get what we need to keep us spiritually healthy. If one doesn't
meet together with the church it is hard to maintain a healthy walk
in Christ.
The
Hebrew writer shares some important thoughts in chapter ten. He
speaks about considering how to spur one another on to love and good
deeds, not giving up on meeting together and encouraging one
another. Really he is talking about what is necessary for a
Christian's spiritual well being.
When
he says “let us consider how we may spur one another on toward
love and good deeds”. He saying let's put our heads
together and find ways of helping one another love as Christ did and
find ways of doing good for others as He did.
He
then says “let
us not give up meeting together”,
because not meeting with the church is a bad habit to get in to. It
is when we are together that we are the strongest. Ecclesiastes 4:12
says this; “Though
one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three
strands is not quickly broken”. NIV There
is strength in numbers. When we meet together regularly we grow
stronger, we are better equipped to withstand all that the world has
to throw at us.
His
final point is to remind us that our meeting together is how we
encourage one another to remain faithful until the end. Just like
crowds gather at a sporting event to cheer their team on to victory,
we need to gather to cheer each other on to victory in Christ.
So
visit the Critical Care Unit when they gather, get the much needed
spiritual care to help you on your way. Not only will you get the
help you need , you will be giving help to others as well.
