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A Breath of Fresh Air
by William Hinson
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 7:5–7; 2 Timothy 1:15–17
Topic: Why we need to encourage others
Big Idea: Sometimes the best way to build up God's kingdom is to encourage his workers.
Keywords: Burden Bearer; Discouragement; Encouragement; Help from God; Kindness; Motivation; Self-Sacrifice; Trials
Introduction:
- 2 Corinthians 7:5
- 2 Timothy 1:15–17
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
All Christians experience discouragement.
- The apostle Paul often became discouraged by the circumstances he endured and the people he encountered.
- We all need to be "braced up" during times of discouragement.
-Illustration: Hinson's mother used to give him a distasteful tonic in order to bolster his health before school started.
- Moments of discouragement are sure to come when we speak the truth to those who need to hear it.
-Illustration: Phillips Brooks says that timid surgeons and timid preachers should be avoided.
God uses imperfect people to encourage others.
- God can use us to encourage those who are beaten down.
-Illustration: The disciples were a source of encouragement to Jesus.
- Those who are discouraged can see God through our encouragement.
-Illustration: Jacob saw the face of God through Esau's encouragement.
God-given encouragement changes lives.
- Even small gestures of encouragement can work miracles.
-Illustration: A simple lunch invitation encourages a preacher to continue his education.
-Illustration: An encouraging note from an unknown stranger helps a sick woman become well.
-Illustration: An encouraging word from a missionary directed David Livingstone to Africa.
- We all need encouragement to keep our problems in perspective.
-Illustration: Silas was a continual encouragement to Paul.
Conclusion:
- We need to express thanks to those who have paid the price for our encouragement.
-Illustration: Hinson's life was radically changed by a young boy who continually sacrificed his egg-money to help Hinson become a better preacher.
- Jesus is the supreme encourager, and deserves our response.
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