By Pastor Kolawole Amigun
Rooted Together Devotional | October Series: Called, Not Just Hired
"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 (NIV)
Encouragement isn’t just a nice gesture.
It’s a Kingdom tool.
The writer of Hebrews urges us to “spur one another on.”
That means your words can ignite courage, awaken dreams, and remind someone they’re not alone.
In a world full of criticism, encouragement is a rare and radical gift.
Don’t underestimate the power of a kind word, a thoughtful note, or a simple “I see you.”
You never know what battle someone is fighting or how your voice might lift them.
Encouragement Is Prophetic
When spoken in faith, it doesn’t just comfort, it commissions.
Your words can be:
- The spark that reignites someone’s calling
- The balm that soothes a weary soul
- The wind that lifts tired wings
When you speak life, you partner with heaven’s agenda.
You become:
- A builder of hearts
- A restorer of hope
- A mirror of God’s kindness
So speak boldly.
Bless freely.
And believe that your voice carries divine weight.
In a world that tears down, you are called to lift up.
The Power of Encouragement
Beloved, I speak over you today:
You are not just speaking, you are sowing.
You are not just affirming, you are anointing.
You are not just encouraging, you are equipping.
- Your words carry healing.
- Your voice carries heaven’s kindness.
- Your encouragement carries prophetic power.
You are a builder of hearts.
A restorer of hope.
A mirror of God’s mercy.
Today's Prayer
Lord, make me an encourager.
Let my words bring life, hope, and strength to those around me.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Action Step
Send a message of encouragement to a coworker today.
Be specific. Be sincere. Be bold.
Today's Blessing
May your words awaken courage in the weary.
May your kindness reignite dormant dreams.
May your voice become a vessel of divine affirmation.
You are not just offering comfort, you are releasing commission.
You are not just lifting spirits, you are launching destinies.
You are not just being nice, you are being necessary.
- You will speak life into places of despair.
- You will be a voice of clarity in someone’s confusion.
- You will be the reminder someone needs to keep going.
- You will carry the breath of God in every word of blessing.
In Jesus’ name, I declare:
You are an encourager with eternal impact.
You are a messenger of hope.
You are a Kingdom voice in a critical world.
Go forth today:
Not with hesitation, but with holy boldness.
Not with flattery, but with Spirit-filled sincerity.
Not with empty words, but with life-giving truth.
Amen.
- Pastor Kolawole Amigun
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