Hebrews chapter 10 verse 24 (NIV)
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds…
The phrase “spur” comes from horse riding. A spur is a small, pointed metal tool attached to the heel of a rider’s boot. When a rider gently taps or nudges a horse with the spur, it gives the horse an incentive to move faster.
In context here in this verse it means to push someone on, to encourage and motivate them to press on towards their goal.
My friend Michael often talks of a time in youth fellowship when the young people were encouraged to do just that, and to pray for each other. He tells of receiving a call from one of the others. It was a one worded call – ” spur”, and it did indeed spur him on.
What a blessing to be used in this way. Both for the encouragement and the encouraged. And it’s something we’re all called to.
Dear Lord,
Help me this week to spur someone on in their walk and to be an encouragement. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.