Together with Jesus – The Presidential Prayer Team

Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some; but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. – Hebrews 10:25

The Day is drawing near. As you think about the prophecies coming true right before your eyes, you probably look up expecting to see Jesus in the clouds anytime. So, what are believers reminded to do as they see the day drawing near? Today’s verse says that followers of Christ should be meeting together and encouraging one another. Whether it be at church, in your own homes, or as you go about your day, be sure to meet with fellow believers. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you words of encouragement for your brothers and sisters in Christ.

What does the Bible say to do when you meet? The previous verse says, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in your richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom.” Ephesians 5:18-21 says to be filled with the Spirit, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God and each other, give thanks to the Father and submit to one another in Christ.

The apostle James exhorts believers to confess their sins and pray for one another (James 5:16). And when you pray remember to pray for the United States, its citizens, and governing authorities. Pray for its peace, freedom, and security. And remember that Jesus said, “Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them” (Matthew 18:20).

Today’s Verse: Hebrews 10:25

not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

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Recommended for further reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

5 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. ²For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. ³While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. ⁴But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. ⁵For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. ⁶So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. ⁷For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. ⁸But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of  faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. ⁹For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, ¹⁰who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. ¹¹Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.