Happy New Year SBSS
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2020 in a Nutshell
2020 in a Nutshell
In three words describe 2020
Taxing, Bewildering, blessing
How many had 3/3 w/ negative association
16 Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.
St. Barnabas - Son of Encouragement
Feast on Wednesday 21st of Kiahk
We need encouragement in times like these...
Encouragement
Encouragement
Experienced in times of need and struggle
10 ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
Encouragement from God is a promise to be present and support
Encouragement is found through our practices.
8 “This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. 9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
But Abouna, I’ve been praying and reading and attending
Ex. Chemo isn’t working…but is it?
Our exercises are essential and sustain us in ways we aren’t calculating
Encouragement in small ways
Ex. Gideon concerned about battle.
Judges 7:11
11 and you will hear what they say; and afterward your hands will be strengthened that you may go down against the camp.” So he went with Purah his servant down to the outposts of the army that was in the camp.
Encouragement comes through patience in the journey
30 Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, 31 Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.
Prayer for Encouragement
16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, 17 comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.