Consider One Another

Scripture

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” — Hebrews 10:24, ESV

Devotional

Hebrews begins this passage with confidence in the finished work of Jesus. Through His blood, Christ has opened a new and living way into the presence of God. He is our great priest, faithfully representing us before the Father. Everything that follows—drawing near, holding fast, gathering together, and encouraging one another—flows from what Jesus has already accomplished.

This means Christian community is formed around Christ before it is formed around shared interests, personalities, or circumstances. We draw near to the same Savior, hold fast to the same hope, and depend on the same faithfulness. None of us sustains our own faith entirely alone. Christ often strengthens His people through the presence, prayers, words, and faithfulness of other believers.

The writer tells us to “consider” one another. This is more intentional than offering encouragement whenever it happens to cross our minds. To consider someone is to pay attention. It is to notice where they may be weary, discouraged, isolated, or in need of a reminder of what is true. Christlike love looks beyond our own concerns long enough to ask what might help another person continue in faith.

Jesus Himself has considered us with perfect care. He knows our weakness, remembers that we are dust, and intercedes for us without ceasing. He did not love us vaguely or from a distance. He came near, bore our sin, and gave Himself so that we might be brought near to God. Through His Spirit, He now forms that same attentive love within us.

Encouragement does not require having perfect words. It may look like reminding someone of God’s faithfulness, praying with them, inviting them into community, or simply letting them know they are remembered. These ordinary acts can become means through which Christ steadies a heart and renews someone’s courage to keep following Him.

We gather and encourage one another because the day of Christ’s return is drawing near. Until then, Jesus continues to keep His people, often through His people. As we remain close to Him, He teaches us to notice one another and to speak the kind of grace that helps weary hearts hold fast.

Reflection Prompt

Who can I intentionally encourage toward deeper trust in Christ today?