HUG FOR JESUS

“So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the sodering: and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved.”

Isaiah 41:7 KJV

Someone made the comment “I don’t need anyone or anything”.  That is a lie straight from the pits of hell.  We need each other.  We read in 2 Corinthians 1:4 that we are to comfort one another with the same comfort that God comforts us.  Even Jesus needed encouragement and comfort when He was here on earth.

I don’t think Jesus would have been so discouraged and hurt so much when He was here on His mission His Father had given Him if someone had hugged Him.  You’ve probably read or heard someone say “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”.  I believe a hug a day keeps discouragement away.

It is very important and also urgent that we pray for pastors.  Our pastors are on call twenty four hours a day, sometimes getting out of bed and going to the hospital in the middle of the night to be with someone who is sick and needs prayers, comfort and encouragement.  Have you prayed for your pastor?

Are we hugging for Jesus?  We may not be comfortable hugging but all of us can comfort people with loving words and tell them how much Jesus loves them.  Have you hugged Jesus today as you told Him how much you love Him?  Jesus has feelings too.

Heavenly Father, I pray for every pastor who is preaching the good news of our risen Saviour.  Please comfort and encourage them.  I love You, dear Father.  Thank You for adopting me into Your family.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

March 18, 2016