The word “encourage” means to give support, confidence or hope to someone. Let’s take a look at the lyrics in the song “Encourage Yourself”:
“Sometimes you have to encourage yourself/Sometimes you have to speak victory during the test/And no matter how you feel/speak the word, and you will be healed/Speak over yourself/Encourage yourself in the Lord.”
Scripture tells us in the Book of Proverbs, chapter 26 verse 27: “Who so diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.” This message is for those who have gone through a lot this week. Some things happen to us, and we will remember that day for the rest of our lives.
When you are children of God, these things may happen to you, but Deuteronomy 32:35 says “Vengeance is Mine, and recompense; Their foot shall slip in due time; For the day of their calamity is at hand, And the things to come hasten upon them.” Psalm 101:7 also says, “He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that tells lies shall not tarry in my sight.”
Let’s look at the story of Joseph and his multi-colored coat, given to him by his father Jacob. Joseph’s brothers were so jealous of their father favoring Joseph that they put him in a pit and planned to kill him. They changed their minds and instead sold him for 20 pieces of silver to a caravan that was passing by.
In the end, Joseph became a royal priest, sitting in a position of power because of his ability to interpret dreams. Those same brothers who hated Joseph, the same ones who sold him, had to kneel before him in the end. Men from across the region bowed to Joseph as he provided badly needed food to all during the famine.
Look at how God works. His wonders are truly amazing. During our worst trials, as long as they don’t stop us, we will come out on the other side better for making it.
Look, this is NOT an ideal situation, but each of us must keep our hands in the hands of our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord! The Scriptures have proven to be correct. What’s done in the dark will truly come to the light. A liar cannot and will not tarry, says the Scriptures!
In closing, continue to encourage yourself. We are all watching this campaign, as we support Kamala Harris for president of the United States, in this new political campaign since President Biden stepped aside. The pit has already been dug — expect the fall and expect the stone to come back at him who throws it.
This message is for each of us. Stay focused and keep encouraging yourself and watch Vice President Kamala Harris move into the White House as the president of the United States of America, the most powerful position in the world. You go, girl! Stay encouraged!
Lyndia Grant is a speaker/writer living in the D.C. area. Her radio show, “Think on These Things,” airs Fridays at 6 p.m. on 1340 AM (WYCB), a Radio One station. To reach Grant, visit her website, www.lyndiagrant.com, email lyndiagrantshowdc@gmail.com or call 240-602-6295. Follow her on Twitter @LyndiaGrant and on Facebook.