Strengthen the Brethren

Encouragement is more than being positive or saying something nice; it means coming alongside another person and lending strength where life has worn them thin. Jesus prayed for Peter before the pressure came, and He gave Peter an assignment on the other side of failure: when you return, strengthen your brethren. Barnabas lived that kind of ministry. He saw grace in Saul when the church was still afraid of him, opened a door for him, traveled with him, and kept believing that God’s calling could grow in another person. Some believers carry a special gift of encouragement, but every member of the body can listen to the Holy Spirit, pray, speak life, send an encouraging text message, take time to visit someone, or simply just share what God has put on their heart when prompted by the Holy Spirit. When somebody keeps coming to mind, we should not assume the thought means nothing. Love moves, prayer moves, and a timely act of encouragement may be the very supply that helps a brother or sister stand. August 26, 2026 Mid Week with Hannah Gillick Do you have a relationship with the loving God? Through the redeeming work of Jesus, all you need to do is call on Him! Say, "God, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I believe He died for my sins and I receive Him as my Lord today." Then spend time speaking with God, reading the Bible, and in a church that believes! Website https://www.rivernorthwest.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rivernorthwestchurch/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rivernorthwestchurch Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rivernorthwestchurch Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/23VLE1z7k96ZlrR7MaZr98?si=ZxLS3z4JTRCPMmS0Gdw_OQ Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/river-northwest-church/id1531502461