S – And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works, ²⁵ not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching

Hebrews 10:24–25 CSB

O – “Consider” – katanŏĕō, kat-an-o-eh´-o; from 2596 and 3539; to observe fully:— behold, consider, discover, perceive

“Provoke” – parŏxusmŏs, par-ox-oos-mos´; from 3947 (“paroxysm”); incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger):— contention, provoke unto

“Encourage” – parakalĕō, par-ak-al-eh´-o; from 3844 and 2564; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):— beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort (-ation), intreat, pray.

 James Strong, The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1996).

A – What would the church look like if we discovered the gifting and talent of each person? Then, we would incite them to think and do good, while imploring them to be strong in their walk with God and others.  We are the catalysts for this.  We must believe the best in others and put away strife, quarrels, jealousy and anger.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the Great I AM.  Empower us today to rise above the things that divide us to things that bring us together.  We need to lead genuinely and by example.  Give us the courage to face tough situations with your presence and love today.