Be of Good Cheer!

Christians have good reason to be of good cheer.

Bible class teachers, preachers, song leaders, elders, deacons, and all Christians may need encouragement at times. For some, this ability to encourage and offer good cheer is a special gift that they can use to glorify God and edify one another.  There was one person in the New Testament who encouraged others:  Jesus Christ. “Be of good cheer” was spoken by Jesus on at least four occasions:

1. A paralytic was brought to Him, and Jesus said:  “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you (Matthew 9:2).”
2. The disciples saw Jesus walking on the water, and Jesus said:  “Be of good cheer!  It is I; do not be afraid (Matthew 14:27).”
3. Jesus also told His disciples, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world (John 16:33).”
4. Paul was arrested for preaching Him, and was told:  “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome (Acts 23:11).”

Whenever we are lagging and need encouragement, just remember:

1. Jesus will forgive us of our sins!
2. We have nothing to fear, for God is with us!
3. Jesus has overcome the world, and through Him we can too!
4. God has seen us through a lot, and will continue to be with us every step of the way.

If you are a Christian, you should be of Good Cheer! If you are not, you are encouraged to become one today!

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