EncouragementSample

Pause and look around

I never cease to be amazed when I read the story of the Israelites in Exodus. They had gone from a life of captivity in Egypt to 40 years of ‘captivity’ in the desert. However, in the midst of this journey, they witnessed miracles! Plagues; pillars of heavenly fire and cloud; a whole ocean parting before their very eyes; food being supernaturally provided to them in the wilderness, and so many more. However, the part that amazes me (in a humbling way) is how quick they were to forget. These people, who had firsthand encounters with the miraculous, often forgot the goodness and provision of their God. They turned to grumbling and complaining, and they made idols to worship because they felt that their needs would be met better that way.

But when I truly think about it, how different am I? Do I look at the dry season I’m in and grumble? Do I doubt His provision in seasons of financial leanness?

Today's passage is talking about a man named Barnabas who was sent to the city of Antioch where God was moving amongst the people and lives were being saved. When he arrived and saw what God was doing, he ENCOURAGED them!

So today I encourage YOU! Pause, look at your life, and really take note of God’s hand in it all. Write down the little miracles, give thanks for His ever-present love and care, and watch your day turn around.

Written by BRITTANY GARCIA