Paul and Barnabus had travelled to Antioch and were in the local synagogue when they were asked to give a word of encouragement to the people. And what was the 'word of encouragement' Paul brought?
v.38 Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. v.39 Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God - something the law of Moses could never do.
A word of encouragement is so powerful and we have it in our power to build others up, to encourage them as well. We can tell them that whatever they have done, they can be forgiven because of Jesus and they too can be declared right with God not by keeping the ten commandments - but by believing in Jesus.
We all need to know and be reminded of that so that we don't run from God but run to Him all through our day.
God wants to encourage each one of us today to let us know we're right with Him, He's forgiven us. He's not wanting to punish us, He's wanting to enfold us in His loving arms to bless us and be good to us, not because of anything we've done but because of Jesus and all He has done for us.
I hope that encourages someone to come and let Him wrap His arms of love and forgiveness around you again today.😊
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