June 14 The Encourager

Posted on June 14, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Quote from Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson

June 14
The Encourager

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:13-18 | 1 Kings 12:20-13:34 | Acts 9:26-43 | Proverbs 17:6

Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 9:26-43

“When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles.”(Acts 9;26-27 NIV)

One of the greatest gifts we can give to another is the gift of encouragement. Barnabas was one that could always be counted on to be an encouragement to others.

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We all need encouragers: people who will believe in us, people who will stand by us, people who will stand up for us, people who will plead our case.

[Excerpts from today’s devotional from Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson]

About pastorjeffsneighborhood

Born and raised in Minnesota, I have served in churches in Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon and California. I am a graduate of Crown College (MN) and George Fox Evangelical Seminary (OR). I have also done additional graduate studies in New Testament Studies at the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary (CA). I am also a graduate of the College of Prayer. Having served as the Academic Dean and Program Director at Horizon Institute of Los Angeles for several years, I have returned to the pastorate and serve as Pastor of Big Trees Community Bible Church in Arnold, CA.

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