8/40- Give Courage

“See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” -Hebrews 3:12-13 NIV

-Greatest command: Love God and Love People... when we sin- heart hardened and do the opposite.
-Following Jesus isn’t about what you get- it’s about what you give!

-‘See to it’ not optional!

-Encourage one another daily!

‘Name in front of jersey’... represent team!

Jesus says- on my team... we encourage others!

Encourage means- giving someone courage to do what’s right!

You have something unique that no one else can offer... use it to encourage others.

‘Be yourself- everyone else is taken’... you are 1 of 1...

Arizona Basketball:

Josh Pastner (Coach for Georgia Tech)... rebounded for Jason Terry- 500 makes a day!

1997 NCAA Championship

Seniors @ Missouri:

While stretching... said something encouraging to a teammate pre practice

All things to emulate on the court or field.

Off the court:

-Real conversation with someone and encouraging them in what they are doing and can do!

-Serve another with something that inspires them!

Following Jesus is not about what you get... it’s about what you give!

-Being a member of Jesus’ team reflects Jesus; thoughts, words and actions!

Faith in action:

See to it that you encourage those around you every day!

I pray we would have a mentality that looks to encourage our teammates, friends, family- those we don't know every day!

Result: heart would not be hardened, but softened- see Jesus in your life and feel his love in theirs!