Isaiah 52:7   ⁷ How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”

Everyone loves to hear good news and to be encouraged by someone who has walked the same path they want to take. As we begin to experience the positive effects of our better choices in life, we are excited to tell others about it. We encourage others to start or keep going as they try to make changes as well. We can share the good things that are happening to us and promise that those changes will happen to others, too.

Our faith story is filled with good news: times when we felt God’s presence, times when we were given courage and peace to deal with difficulties, times when we were comforted in grief. We can encourage others in the faith because we have experienced the same things and God has been faithful.

Be the one to help another walk on the path of the faithful. Both of you will receive blessings as you walk that path together.

Lord, you have been so faithful to us. Help us encourage others in the faith so that they may experience your steadfast love and faithfulness, too. Amen.