070825 / 12th day of the 4th month 5786
WORD FOR TODAY “do you encourage the wicked by your walk?”: Eze 13:22 "Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him grief, but have encouraged the wicked not to turn from his wicked way and preserve his life,

WISDOM FOR TODAY: Pro 28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them.

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1 Samuel 15:22, “But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.” Part of this verse is often used out of context. Some attempt to make obedience sound like legalism and others use it to justify James writing about works. But very few answer the question, why is obedience better?

COURAGE, DISCOURAGE AND ENCOURAGE

NEW TESTAMENT VERSES – PART 2

1 CORINTHIANS 8:10
You see, this is what can happen: Weak believers who think it is wrong to eat this food will see you eating in the temple of an idol. You know there's nothing wrong with it, but they will be encouraged to violate their conscience by eating food that has been dedicated to the idol.

1 CORINTHIANS 14:31
In this way, all who prophesy will have a turn to speak, one after the other, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged.

1 CORINTHIANS 16:13 & 18
Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you, too. You must give proper honour to all who serve so well.

2 CORINTHIANS 1:6
So when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your benefit and salvation! For when YHVH comforts us, it is so that we, in turn, can be an encouragement to you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer.

2 CORINTHIANS 2:7
Now it is time to forgive him and comfort him. Otherwise he may become so discouraged that he won't be able to recover.

2 CORINTHIANS 7:4,6,7 & 13
I have the highest confidence in you, and my pride in you is great. You have greatly encouraged me; you have made me happy despite all our troubles. But YHVH, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus. His presence was a joy, but so was the news he brought of the encouragement he received from you. When he told me how much you were looking forward to my visit, and how sorry you were about what had happened, and how loyal your love is for me, I was filled with joy! We have been encouraged by this. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was at the way you welcomed him and set his mind at ease.

2 CORINTHIANS 8:6
So, we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to return to you and encourage you to complete your share in this ministry of giving.

2 CORINTHIANS 13:11
Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Rejoice. Change your ways. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the YHVH of love and peace will be with you.

GALATIANS 2:9
In fact, James, Peter, and John, who were known as pillars of the church, recognized the gift YHVH had given me, and they accepted Barnabas and me as their co-workers. They encouraged us to keep preaching to the Gentiles, while they continued their work with the Jews.

GALATIANS 6:9
So don't get tired of doing what is good. Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.

EPHESIANS 3:13
So please don't despair because of what they are doing to me here. It is for you that I am suffering, so you should feel honoured and encouraged.

EPHESIANS 4:29
Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

EPHESIANS 6:22
I am sending him to you for just this purpose. He will let you know how we are, and he will encourage you.

PHILIPPIANS 2:1 & 25
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Moshiach? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and sympathetic? Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, a faithful worker, and a courageous soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need.

COLOSSIANS 2:2
My goal is that they will be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have full confidence because they have complete understanding of YHVH's secret plan, which is Moshiach himself.

COLOSSIANS 3:21
Fathers, don't aggravate your children. If you do, they will become discouraged and quit trying.

COLOSSIANS 4:8
I have sent him on this special trip to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you.

1 THESSALONIANS 2:2 & 12
You know how badly we had been treated at Philippi just before we came to you and how much we suffered there. Yet our YHVH gave us the courage to declare his Good News to you boldly, even though we were surrounded by many who opposed us. We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that YHVH would consider worthy. For he called you into his Kingdom to share his glory.

1 THESSALONIANS 3:2
and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our co-worker for YHVH and our brother in proclaiming the Good News of Moshiach. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith,

1 THESSALONIANS 4:1 & 18
Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of Adonai Yeshua to live in a way that pleases YHVH, as we have taught you. You are doing this already, and we encourage you to do so more and more. Comfort and encourage each other with these words.

1 THESSALONIANS 5:11 & 14
Encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

1 TIMOTHY 6:2
If your master is a believer, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. You should work all the harder because you are helping another believer by your efforts. False Teaching and True Riches teach these truths, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them.

2 TIMOTHY 1:16
May Adonai show special kindness to Onesiphorus and all his family because he often visited and encouraged me. He was never ashamed of me because I was in prison.

2 TIMOTHY 4:2
Preach the word of YHVH. Be persistent, whether the time is favourable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.

TITUS 1:9
He must have a strong and steadfast belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with right teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.

TITUS 2:6 & 15
In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely in all they do. You must teach these things and encourage your people to do them, correcting them when necessary. You have the authority to do this, so don't let anyone ignore you or disregard what you say.

PHILEMON 1:20
Yes, dear brother, please do me this favour for Adonai's sake. Give me this encouragement in Moshiach.

HEBREWS 3:6
But Moshiach, the faithful Son, was in charge of the entire household. And we are YHVH's household, if we keep up our courage and remain confident in our hope in Moshiach.

HEBREWS 6:18
So YHVH has given us both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for YHVH to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to his promise with confidence.

HEBREWS 10:24 & 25
Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.

HEBREWS 12:5
And have you entirely forgotten the encouraging words YHVH spoke to you, his children? He said, "My child, don't ignore it when Adonai disciplines you, and don't be discouraged when he corrects you.

JAMES 5:8
You, too, must be patient. And take courage, for the coming of Adonai is near.

1 PETER 5:12
I have written this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I consider a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that the grace of YHVH is with you no matter what happens.

1 JOHN 2:28
And now, dear children, continue to live in fellowship with Moshiach so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame.

2 JOHN 1:8 & 9
If someone comes to your meeting and does not teach the truth about Moshiach, don't invite him into your house or encourage him in any way. Anyone who encourages him becomes a partner in his evil work.

REVELATION 14:12
Let this encourage YHVH's holy people to endure persecution patiently and remain firm to the end, obeying his commands and trusting in Yeshua."

COURAGE, DISCOURAGE AND ENCOURAGE

NEW TESTAMENT VERSES – PART 1

MATTHEW 9:22
Yeshua turned around and said to her, "Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well." And the woman was healed at that moment.

MARK 15:42
an honoured member of the high council, Joseph from Arimathea (who was waiting for the Kingdom of YHVH to come), gathered his courage and went to Pilate to ask for Yeshua' body.

LUKE 21:26
The courage of many people will falter because of the fearful fate they see coming upon the earth, because the stability of the very heavens will be broken up.

JOHN 7:13
But no one had the courage to speak favourably about him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders.

ACTS 4:36
For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means "Son of Encouragement"). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus.

ACTS 11:23
When he arrived and saw this proof of YHVH's favour, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to Adonai.

ACTS 13:15
After the usual readings from the books of Moses and from the Prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: "Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for us, come and give it!"

ACTS 14:22
where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that they must enter into the Kingdom of YHVH through many tribulations.

ACTS 16:40
Paul and Silas then returned to the home of Lydia, where they met with the believers and encouraged them once more before leaving town.

ACTS 18:27
Apollos had been thinking about going to Achaia, and the brothers and sisters in Ephesus encouraged him in this. They wrote to the believers in Achaia, asking them to welcome him. When he arrived there, he proved to be of great benefit to those who, by YHVH's grace, had believed.

ACTS 19:33
Alexander was thrust forward by some of the Jews, who encouraged him to explain the situation. He motioned for silence and tried to speak in defence.

ACTS 20:1 & 2
When it was all over, Paul sent for the believers and encouraged them. Then he said good-bye and left for Macedonia.

Along the way, he encouraged the believers in all the towns he passed through. Then he travelled down to Greece,

ACTS 23:11
That night Adonai appeared to Paul and said, "Be encouraged, Paul. Just as you have told the people about me here in Jerusalem, you must preach the Good News in Rome."

ACTS 27:22, 25 & 36
But take courage! None of you will lose your lives, even though the ship will go down.

So take courage! For I believe YHVH. It will be just as he said.

Then everyone was encouraged,

ACTS 28:15
The brothers and sisters in Rome had heard we were coming, and they came to meet us at the Forum on the Apian Way. Others joined us at The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked YHVH and took courage.

ROMANS 1:12 & 32
I'm eager to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. In this way, each of us will be a blessing to the other. They are fully aware of YHVH's death penalty for those who do these things, yet they go right ahead and do them anyway. And, worse yet, they encourage others to do them, too.

ROMANS 12:8
If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have money, share it generously. If YHVH has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

ROMANS 15:4, 5 & 32
Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for YHVH's promises. May YHVH, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other-each with the attitude of Moshiach Yeshua toward the other. Then, by the will of YHVH, I will be able to come to you with a happy heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.

COURAGE, DISCOURAGE AND ENCOURAGE

OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE VERSES – PART 2

EZRA 4:4
Then the local residents tried to discourage and frighten the people of Judah to keep them from their work.

EZRA 6:14
So, the Jewish leaders continued their work, and they were greatly encouraged by the preaching of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo. The Temple was finally finished, as had been commanded by the YHVH of Israel and decreed by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, the kings of Persia.

EZRA 7:28
And praise him for demonstrating such unfailing love to me by honouring me before the king, his council, and all his mighty princes! I felt encouraged because the gracious hand of Adonai my YHVH was on me. And I gathered some of the leaders of Israel to return with me to Jerusalem.

EZRA 10:4
Take courage, for it is your duty to tell us how to proceed in setting things straight, and we will cooperate fully."

NEHEMIAH 9:26
"But despite all this, they were disobedient and rebelled against you. They threw away your law, they killed the prophets who encouraged them to return to you, and they committed terrible blasphemies.

JOB 4:3
"In the past you have encouraged many a troubled soul to trust in YHVH; you have supported those who were weak.

JOB 6:11
But I do not have the strength to endure. I do not have a goal that encourages me to carry on.

JOB 11:18
You will have courage because you will have hope. You will be protected and will rest in safety.

JOB 29:24
When they were discouraged, I smiled at them. My look of approval was precious to them.

PSALMS 18:45
They all lose their courage and come trembling from their strongholds.

PSALMS 27:14
Wait patiently for Adonai. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for Adonai.

PSALMS 31:24
So be strong and take courage, all you who put your hope in Adonai!

PSALMS 34:2
I will boast only in Adonai; let all who are discouraged take heart.

PSALMS 40:12
For troubles surround me- too many to count! They pile up so high I can't see my way out. They are more numerous than the hairs on my head. I have lost all my courage.

PSALMS 42:5,6 & 11
Why am I discouraged? Why so sad? I will put my hope in YHVH! I will praise him again -- my Saviour and my YHVH! Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember your kindness- from Mount Hermon, the source of the Jordan, from the land of Mount Mizar. Why am I discouraged? Why so sad? I will put my hope in YHVH! I will praise him again- my Saviour and my YHVH!

PSALMS 43:5
Why am I discouraged? Why so sad? I will put my hope in YHVH! I will praise him again- my Saviour and my YHVH!

PSALMS 64:5
They encourage each other to do evil and plan how to set their traps. "Who will ever notice?" they ask.

PSALMS 106:30
But Phinehas had the courage to step in, and the plague was stopped.

PSALMS 119:25 & 28
I lie in the dust, completely discouraged; revive me by your word. I weep with grief; encourage me by your word.

PSALMS 138:3
When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need.

PROVERBS 3:11
My children, don’t ignore it when Adonai disciplines you, and don't be discouraged when he corrects you.

ECCLESIASTES 5:17
Throughout their lives, they live under a cloud-frustrated, discouraged, and angry.

SONG OF SONGS 8:9
If she is chaste, we will strengthen and encourage her. But if she is promiscuous, we will shut her off from men. “Young Woman:

ISAIAH 21:17
Only a few of its courageous archers will survive. I, Adonai, the YHVH of Israel, have spoken!"

ISAIAH 24:16
Listen to them as they sing to Adonai from the ends of the earth. Hear them singing praises to the Righteous One! But my heart is heavy with grief. I am discouraged, for evil still prevails, and treachery is everywhere.

ISAIAH 28:6
He will give a longing for justice to their judges. He will give great courage to their warriors who stand at the gates.

ISAIAH 35:3
With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees.

ISAIAH 41:6
They encourage one another with the words, "Be strong!"

ISAIAH 57:15
The high and lofty one who inhabits eternity, the Holy One, says this: "I live in that high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I refresh the humble and give new courage to those with repentant hearts.

JEREMIAH 23:14
But now I see that the prophets of Jerusalem are even worse! They commit adultery, and they love dishonesty. They encourage those who are doing evil instead of turning them away from their sins. These prophets are as wicked as the people of Sodom and Gomorrah once were."

JEREMIAH 45:5
Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don't do it! But don't be discouraged. I will bring great disaster upon all these people, but I will protect you wherever you go. I, Adonai, have spoken!"

JEREMIAH 51:30
Her mightiest warriors no longer fight. They stay in their barracks. Their courage is gone. They have become as fearful as women. The invaders have burned the houses and broken down the city gates.

LAMENTATIONS 1:16
"For all these things I weep; tears flow down my cheeks. No one is here to comfort me; any who might encourage me are far away. My children have no future, for the enemy has conquered us."

EZEKIEL 13:22
You have discouraged the righteous with your lies, when I didn't want them to suffer grief. And you have encouraged the wicked by promising them life, even though they continue in their sins.

EZEKIEL 22:14
How strong and courageous will you be in my day of reckoning? I, Adonai, have spoken! I will do what I have said.

EZEKIEL 44:12
But they encouraged my people to worship other YHVHs, causing Israel to fall into deep sin. So I have raised my hand and taken an oath that they must bear the consequences for their sins, says the Sovereign Adonai.

DANIEL 11:25
"Then he will stir up his courage and raise a great army against the king of the south. The king of the south will go to battle with a mighty army, but to no avail, for plots against him will succeed.

AMOS 2:16
On that day, the most courageous of your fighting men will drop their weapons and run for their lives. I, Adonai, have spoken!"

HAGGAI 2:4
But now take courage, Zerubbabel, says Adonai. Take courage, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Take courage, all you people still left in the land, says Adonai. Take courage and work, for I am with you, says Adonai Almighty.

ZECHARIAH 8:6 & 13
"This is what Adonai Almighty says: All this may seem impossible to you now, a small and discouraged remnant of YHVH's people. But do you think this is impossible for me, Adonai Almighty? Among the nations, Judah and Israel had become symbols of what it means to be cursed. But no longer! Now I will rescue you and make you both a symbol and a source of blessing! So don't be afraid or discouraged, but instead get on with rebuilding the Temple!

COURAGE, DISCOURAGE AND ENCOURAGE

OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE VERSES – PART 1

EXODUS 6:9
Moses told the people what Adonai had said, but they wouldn't listen anymore. They had become too discouraged by the increasing burden of their slavery.

NUMBERS 13:30
But Caleb tried to encourage the people as they stood before Moses. "Let's go at once to take the land," he said. "We can certainly conquer it!"

NUMBERS 32:7 & 9
"Are you trying to discourage the rest of the people of Israel from going across to the land Adonai has given them? After they went up to the valley of Eshcol and scouted the land, they discouraged the people of Israel from entering the land Adonai was giving them.

DEUTERONOMY 1:21 & 38
Look! He has placed it in front of you. Go and occupy it as Adonai, the YHVH of your ancestors, has promised you. Don't be afraid! Don't be discouraged!' Instead, your assistant, Joshua son of Nun, will lead the people into the land. Encourage him as he prepares to enter it.

DEUTERONOMY 3:28
But commission Joshua and encourage him, for he will lead the people across the Jordan. He will give them the land you now see before you.'

DEUTERONOMY 13:5
The false prophets or dreamers who try to lead you astray must be put to death, for they encourage rebellion against Adonai your YHVH, who brought you out of slavery in the land of Egypt. Since they try to keep you from following Adonai your YHVH, you must execute them to remove the evil from among you.

DEUTERONOMY 31:6, 7, 8 & 23
Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid of them! Adonai your YHVH will go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you." Then Moses called for Joshua, and as all Israel watched he said to him, "Be strong and courageous! For you will lead these people into the land that Adonai swore to give their ancestors. You are the one who will deliver it to them as their inheritance. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for Adonai is the one who goes before you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor forsake you." Then Adonai commissioned Joshua son of Nun with these words: "Be strong and courageous! You must bring the people of Israel into the land I swore to give them. I will be with you."

JOSHUA 1:6, 7, 9 & 18
"Be strong and courageous, for you will lead my people to possess all the land I swore to give their ancestors. Be strong and very courageous. Obey all the laws Moses gave you. Do not turn away from them, and you will be successful in everything you do. I command you-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For Adonai your YHVH is with you wherever you go." Anyone who rebels against your word and does not obey your every command will be put to death. So be strong and courageous!"

JOSHUA 2:11
No wonder our hearts have melted in fear! No one has the courage to fight after hearing such things. For Adonai your YHVH is the supreme YHVH of the heavens above and the earth below.

JOSHUA 7:5
chased the Israelites from the city gate as far as the quarries, and they killed about thirty-six who were retreating down the slope. The Israelites were paralysed with fear at this turn of events, and their courage melted away.

JOSHUA 8:1
Then Adonai said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid or discouraged. Take the entire army and attack Ai, for I have given to you the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land.

JOSHUA 10:25
"Don't ever be afraid or discouraged," Joshua told his men. "Be strong and courageous, for Adonai is going to do this to all of your enemies."

JOSHUA 14:8
but my brothers who went with me frightened the people and discouraged them from entering the Promised Land. For my part, I followed Adonai my YHVH completely.

JUDGES 5:21
The Kishon River swept them away- that ancient river, the Kishon. March on, my soul, with courage!

JUDGES 7:11
Listen to what the Midianites are saying, and you will be greatly encouraged. Then you will be eager to attack." So Gideon took Purah and went down to the outposts of the enemy camp.

JUDGES 20:22
But the Israelites took courage and assembled at the same place they had fought the previous day.

1 SAMUEL 4:20
She died in childbirth, but before she passed away the midwives tried to encourage her. "Don't be afraid," they said. "You have a baby boy!" But she did not answer or respond in any way.

1 SAMUEL 22:13
"Why have you and David conspired against me?" Saul demanded. "Why did you give him food and a sword? Why have you inquired of YHVH for him? Why did you encourage him to revolt against me and to come here and attack me?"

1 SAMUEL 23:16
Jonathan went to find David and encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in YHVH.

2 SAMEL 4:1
When Ishbosheth heard about Abner's death at Hebron, he lost all courage, and his people were paralysed with fear.

2 SAMUEL 10:12
Be courageous! Let us fight bravely to save our people and the cities of our YHVH. May Adonai's will be done."

2 SAMUEL 11:25
"Well, tell Joab not to be discouraged," David said. "The sword kills one as well as another! Fight harder next time, and conquer the city!"

2 SAMUEL 13:28
Absalom told his men, "Wait until Amnon gets drunk; then at my signal, kill him! Don't be afraid. I'm the one who has given the command. Take courage and do it!"

2 SAMUEL 17:2 & 10
I will catch up to him while he is weary and discouraged. He and his troops will panic, and everyone will run away. Then I will kill only the king, then even the bravest of them, though they have the heart of a lion, will be paralysed with fear. For all Israel knows what a mighty man your father is and how courageous his warriors are.

2 SAMUEL 22:46
They all lose their courage and come trembling from their strongholds.

1 KINGS 2:2
"I am going where everyone on earth must someday go. Take courage and be a man.

1 CHRONICLES 19:13
Be courageous! Let us fight bravely to save our people and the cities of our YHVH. May Adonai's will be done."

1 CHRONICLES 22:13
For if you carefully obey the laws and regulations that Adonai gave to Israel through Moses, you will be successful. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart!

1 CHRONICLES 28:20
Then David continued, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don't be afraid or discouraged by the size of the task, for Adonai YHVH, my YHVH is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of Adonai is finished correctly.

2 CHRONICLES 13:3
Judah, led by King Abijah, fielded 400,000 seasoned warriors, while Jeroboam mustered 800,000 courageous men from Israel.

2 CHRONICLES 14:8
King Asa had an army of 300,000 warriors from the tribe of Judah, armed with large shields and spears. He also had an army of 280,000 warriors from the tribe of Benjamin, armed with small shields and bows. Both armies were composed of courageous fighting men.

2 CHRONICLES 15:7 & 8
And now, you men of Judah be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded." When Asa heard this message from Azariah the prophet, he took courage and removed all the idols in the land of Judah and Benjamin and in the towns he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. And he repaired the altar of Adonai, which stood in front of the foyer of Adonai's Temple.

2 CHRONICLES 19:11
"Amariah the high priest will have final say in all cases concerning Adonai. Zebadiah son of Ishmael, a leader from the tribe of Judah, will have final say in all civil cases. The Levites will assist you in making sure that justice is served. Take courage as you fulfil your duties, and may Adonai be with those who do what is right."

2 CHRONICLES 20:15 & 17
He said, "Listen, King Jehoshaphat! Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! This is what Adonai says: Do not be afraid! Don't be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but YHVH's. But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch Adonai's victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out there tomorrow, for Adonai is with you!"

2 CHRONICLES 22:3
Ahaziah also followed the evil example of King Ahab's family, for his mother encouraged him in doing wrong.

2 CHRONICLES 23:1
In the seventh year of Athaliah's reign, Jehoiada the priest decided to act. He got up his courage and made a pact with five army commanders: Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zicri.

2 CHRONICLES 25:11
Then Amaziah summoned his courage and led his army to the Valley of Salt, where they killed ten thousand Edomite troops from Seir.

2 CHRONICLES 28:19
Adonai was humbling Judah because of King Ahaz of Judah, for he had encouraged his people to sin and had been utterly unfaithful to Adonai.

2 CHRONICLES 30:22
Hezekiah encouraged the Levites for the skill they displayed as they served Adonai. So for seven days the celebration continued. Peace offerings were sacrificed, and the people confessed their sins to Adonai, the YHVH of their ancestors.

2 CHRONICLES 32:6, 7 & 8
He appointed military officers over the people and asked them to assemble before him in the square at the city gate. Then Hezekiah encouraged them with this address: "Be strong and courageous! Don't be afraid of the king of Assyria or his mighty army, for there is a power far greater on our side! He may have a great army, but they are just men. We have Adonai our YHVH to help us and to fight our battles for us!" These words greatly encouraged the people.

2 CHRONICLES 33:16
Then he restored the altar of Adonai and sacrificed peace offerings and thanksgiving offerings on it. He also encouraged the people of Judah to worship Adonai, the YHVH of Israel.

2 CHRONICLES 35:2
Josiah also assigned the priests to their duties and encouraged them in their work at the Temple of Adonai.

"He that doeth righteousness, is righteous, as He is righteous."

1J 3

There’s way too much of a mess out their for us to clean it up and far too many folks bathing in the chaos to want anything to change.

Therefore our duty is to aid where we can when the unsuspecting have fallen into the deep, to offer the tools for people who are traveling through the madness to pass over it in peace and to teach those wanting to know how to survive within it.

We don’t aim to save. We only aim to be available when needed…if wanted.

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Thought for Today: Tuesday July 08

Remember, Elohiym looks at our contributions differently. Firstly, He knows that our giving is a measure of something far more important: The depth of our commitment to Yeshua Moshiach. And it is not just a question of how much effort or finances or help you give, but what our attitude is as we give. Do we give reluctantly or under compulsion – maybe to impress other people? If so, it strongly suggests that we love ourselves more than we love our Saviour. Don’t let this be true of you. When you give your time, support, tithings, etc., do it as if you do it only for YHVH Elohiym.

I think Texas needs a lot of prayer A lot of people died from the flooding Like a bunch a little kids 😢😭😭😭 🙏