Nashville, Tennessee, United States - The Upper Room Daily Dwevotional "Being Accountable" for Wednesday, 25 June 2014 - Read Hebrews 10:23 let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful.24 Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.
We urge you, beloved, to admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them.(1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NRSV))
I went mountain climbing the other day and met up with some energetic students. When I thought I could not possibly go on, they shouted words of encouragement: “You can do it!” “You are one strong lady!” “This is nothing. You’ve made it this far; the worst is over.” At times, they burst into song to boost morale. Together, we made it all the way. This experience reminds me of our Christian walk. Sometimes the battle is too fierce, and we feel we can’t go on. We don’t have the strength even to pray. In such times, we need other people to support, encourage, and admonish us in love. Through Christian fellowship, we have the strength to hold on to God’s sure promises and to continue. Being accountable to one another keeps us on track. Some people say that they need not go to church anymore because they listen to sermons on TV or on the Internet. This practice is no substitute for Christian fellowship. The TV won’t comfort us through hard times, rejoice in our blessings, or keep us accountable. Our brothers and sisters in Christ will.
The Author: Veronica Kamidi (Nairobi, Kenya)
Thought for the Day: We are members of the body of Christ and accountable to one another.
Prayer: Thank you, dear God, for the fellowship of believers. Teach us to cherish it and to play our roles in the community of faith. Amen.
Prayer focus: Those who are not free to worship together
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