We Need Each Other
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. ” - Hebrews 10:24-25
Life can pull us in countless directions—work schedules, school events, summer vacations, and personal responsibilities all fight for our attention. In the midst of that busyness, our engagement in community can easily slip to the bottom of our priorities. But Hebrews 10:24–25 reminds us that community is not optional—it’s essential to a healthy and growing faith.
This passage challenges us to “consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” That phrase “stir up” is active—it means to intentionally encourage and inspire one another toward living out our faith. We are called to be catalysts in each other’s lives, pushing each other closer to Jesus and toward lives marked by love, service, and purpose.
The writer of Hebrews warns us not to “neglect meeting together, as is the habit of some.” This isn’t just about attending church services—it’s about the intentional practice of showing up for each other. True spiritual growth happens when we share life together: when we encourage one another, pray together, bear each other’s burdens, and celebrate what God is doing in our lives.
The last phrase, “all the more as you see the Day drawing near,” is a reminder that our time is limited and Jesus is coming again. Every day we have is an opportunity to grow in love and good works while pointing people toward Him. Community is one of God’s primary tools to prepare us for that day.
This passage challenges us to “consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” That phrase “stir up” is active—it means to intentionally encourage and inspire one another toward living out our faith. We are called to be catalysts in each other’s lives, pushing each other closer to Jesus and toward lives marked by love, service, and purpose.
The writer of Hebrews warns us not to “neglect meeting together, as is the habit of some.” This isn’t just about attending church services—it’s about the intentional practice of showing up for each other. True spiritual growth happens when we share life together: when we encourage one another, pray together, bear each other’s burdens, and celebrate what God is doing in our lives.
The last phrase, “all the more as you see the Day drawing near,” is a reminder that our time is limited and Jesus is coming again. Every day we have is an opportunity to grow in love and good works while pointing people toward Him. Community is one of God’s primary tools to prepare us for that day.
3 Practical Action Steps to Engage in Community This Month:
1. Show Up Intentionally – Commit to being present at worship gatherings, small groups, or community events. Your presence encourages others more than you realize.
2. Encourage Someone This Week – Send a text, write a note, or share a kind word with someone in the church. Ask how you can pray for them and follow through.
3. Serve with Someone – Find a way to partner with another believer to bless someone else—serve a meal, volunteer together, or simply meet a need you see in your community.
2. Encourage Someone This Week – Send a text, write a note, or share a kind word with someone in the church. Ask how you can pray for them and follow through.
3. Serve with Someone – Find a way to partner with another believer to bless someone else—serve a meal, volunteer together, or simply meet a need you see in your community.