God blesses the people that support you. Jesus cherishes His body.

God blesses the people that support you. Jesus cherishes His body.

“Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is with those who uphold [samak] my life [nephesh].” (Ps 54:4)

“Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.” (1Cor 10:24)

“but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church.” (Eph 5:29)

“For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” (Heb 6:10)

“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” (Heb 13:16)

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” (Gal 6:9)

“But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.” (2Thes 3:13)

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Gal 6:10)

“But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” (Ex 17:12)

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Gal 6:2)

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” (Phil 2:4)

“in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” (Phil 2:3)

“in honor giving preference to one another” (Rom 12:10)

“Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.” (Rom 15:2)

Reading: Ps 54-56; 1Jn 2