And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25
“It is said that the giant redwood trees of the Western United States have a relatively shallow root system. Their enormous weight is supported, in part, by the interlocking of a tree’s roots with those of the other trees around it. As Christians we need “interlocking roots” with other believers in the church to withstand the enormous weight of life. We need others spurring us “on toward love and good deeds”…”
George H. Guthrie in Hebrews (NIVAC; Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998) 352.
Sophie made me feel so special as a dad yesterday by getting me out to a Colorado Rockies game at social distance (ballpark pictured above). It was interesting to see a game at quarter capacity but really good to spend time together.
We can tempted to give up meeting together in these crazy times, but I learned that the experience was about growing “interlocking roots” as the winds and storms of life are great. Do what you can to get together with someone this week.
It might be hard. You will likely have to wear a mask and may put yourself at risk of COVID. But the benefit is worth the gain. I feel like I am good at spurring others on from a distance or through my writing but not so good in person.
God help me spur others on to love and good deeds face to face. Spirit give us interlocking roots in the process. Jesus help us all grow in this area as we await the Day of your return approaching. Amen.