Let’s build together!

When I realized that farming was not gonna be a full time thing for me I wasn’t sure what to do. I tried several things. On one occasion I took a job and was told that I could learn the skill from the older more experienced men there. The problem was that those men were not informed that they were to help me at all. In fact they would intentionally tell me wrong information so that I would screw up and give them the opportunity to advance and keep me at a lower level in the company. It was frustrating. I had to learn the long hard way and really for the company it was not good. Those men didn’t have that in mind. Only themselves. That’s not really uncommon in the world. The world teaches to advance yourself as far as you can and may the strongest person win. The truth is, if we build others up then it is better for the whole group. God gave us this command as the church. 1Thessalonians 5:11 says encourage one another and build each other up as in fact you are doing! Think about the word build here. When you build, you start with the foundation and then begin building. The first followers of Christ did just that as the church began. They took the skills that Jesus gave them for holy living and passed it along to new believers teaching them the way of the Lord. They didn’t hoard the good news of Jesus’ salvation to themselves but they gave their lives to the work of building up other people and teaching them how to live a life of faith in Christ. That is why we can still have that life today!! It doesn’t matter what skill level you are in. There is always someone you can mentor and “build up””! Encouraging words during hard times and digging through the Bible with each other and praying together isn’t just a good idea. It’s vital!! We have got to quit just building up our own life and start building up others!! It’s better for the whole group!! We are a family that will share eternity!! Thank you Father for the men and woman who gave their lives to teaching others your ways and give us the desire and ability to do the same for generations to come!!
Be an encouragement to someone today! You can do it! I know you can!!