Encourage one another and build up each other

Morning: Psalm 25; Isaiah 5:8-12, 18-23; I Thessalonians 5:1-11

Evening: Psalms 9, 15; Amos 7:1-9; Luke 21:20-28

The New Testament says the end times will be chaotic and cataclysmic. Since there is chaos and upheaval in every age, there are always a few who think, now this must be the end. It may be, but rather than focus a lot of energy on that, it is more helpful to imagine what is important for living well; it might even help to improve things. St. Paul urges that, in chaotic times, it is best to “encourage one another and build up each other.” Good idea! Discouraging one another and running each other down only adds to the chaos.