New encouragement

Future focused encouragement

The new Year

1.John the Baptist encouraged many

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ” 

“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,

4 John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. 5 People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. 6 Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

‘Prepare the way for the Lord,

John encouraging everyone before Jesus and his peeps, to go and see if this is HIM, while in prison, when he knew it was The time he had spoken of, because he wanted to encourage.

make straight paths for him.’ ” b

 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”

2. Loved ones can encourage each other

 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.

John encouraging everyone before Jesus and his peeps, to go and see if this is HIM, while in prison, when he knew it was The time he had spoken of, because he wanted to encourage.

37 For no word from God will ever fail.” 38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.

35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37 For no word from God will ever fail.”

38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.

Story of a wive’s encouragement

ILL.- On May 24, 1965, a 13 1/2 foot boat slipped quietly out of the marina at Falmouth, MASS. Its destination was England. It would be the smallest boat ever to make the trip. Its name was TINKERBELLE. And its pilot was Robert Manry. He had been a copyeditor for the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER for ten years and was bored, so he took a leave of absence to fulfill his secret dream.

Robert Manry was afraid, though not of the ocean. He was afraid of all those people who would try to talk him out of the trip. So he didn’t tell many people, just a few relatives and his wife, Virginia who was his greatest supporter and encourager.

The trip was anything but pleasant. He spent many sleepless nights trying to cross the shipping lanes without getting run down and sunk. Weeks at sea caused his food to become tasteless. Loneliness caused him to have hallucinations. His rudder broke three times.

Storms swept him overboard, and had it not been for the rope he had tied around his waist, he would never have made it back on board. Finally, after 78 days alone at sea, he sailed into Falmouth, England.

During his many nights, he fantasized about what he would do once he arrived in England. He expected simply to check into a hotel, eat dinner alone, then the next morning see if the Associated Press might be interested in his story.

But word of his approach had spread far and wide. To his amazement, three hundred vessels, with horns blasting, escorted TINKERBELLE into port. And 40,000 people stood screaming and cheering him to shore.

Robert Manry became an overnight hero. And his story has been told around the world. BUT ROBERT MANRY COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT ALONE! Standing on the dock was an even greater hero, his wife Virginia. She had refused to be critical and negative about her husband’s trip. She gave him constant encouragement which enabled him to pursue and complete his dream!

And, brethren, the world needs a whole lot more people just like Virginia Manry! Amen?! Both men and women alike who will give others the needed encouragement for life and it’s obstacles!

3. Jesus is the encouragement for all who open their heart and mind

Jesus encourages others even though he knew they would deny him, Peter,

He loved them despite his knowing they would betray Him

All because his plan was for the future of us all

Major league Sports now have Instant replay for many things to determine their death or resurrection in a play on the field

Despite our failures he has made sure the ruling on the field does not stand

The ruling on your life is changed in Christ

The ruling on your life is changed in Christ

You are better than you think you are

Your making more of a difference that you think you are

You are needed much more than you think you are

It is less about you than you think it is

Doris Baker

Larry Bradley

Faith did not let their expectation of God be based on what is happening to them, it was about what has been done for them in Christ

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Lets praise him right now!!!!

He is already in your tomorrow ad on the other side. Praise him!!