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1 Thessalonians 5:11
"Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do."

We were studying the parable of The Shrewd Steward. It is a cautionary lesson; while this is often how our world works it's NOT the way we want to do things. We do not want to pit others against each other and we don't want to cheat people. JESUS did note "for the children of this world are in their generation WISER than the children of light." Because there was a cunning, decisive and passionate quality to the steward's actions that we can take inspiration! 

As we figure out how to be more passionate about our FAITH. We can be more clever and more resourceful with our FAITH. We can take our passion and make it work for Jesus! We can take a determination and focus on FAITH!

For inspiration turn to First Thessalonians, chapter five, verses eleven. The Apostle Paul is writing encouraging words to the Church at Thessalonica. These are words that can encourage you and me too! "Wherefore COMFORT yourselves together, and EDIFY one another, even as also YE DO." We need to focus on building others up. Seek ways to offer encouragement, give inspiration, uplift peoples spirits, express contentment, share gladness, display happiness, have empathy, aid when we can, offer assistance to those in need, help others. 

Paul is alluding to a house that is built up by degrees: and so is every church the house of God; and consisting of living stones, every part is to seek the building up of the whole; and by mutual exhortation and comfort the whole. We are going to faces challenges as we strive to do better for Jesus. We don't want to let our set backs hold us back. We want to proceed with the good that we do do! And, build upon our success!! Getting better everyday!!!
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