Pokémon trainers have an interesting role in the lives of their Pokémon… before the battle they are responsible for preparing and developing them for a successful fight, but during the match they shift into a different kind of support position by communicating encouragement and guiding them on strategic actions to take. Only a cruel trainer would send their Pokémon into battle and then completely abandon them when they need them the most… instead, a good trainer will remain connected to their Pokémon until the conflict is over. Win or lose, they are there for their Pokémon every step of the way with words of support.

One of the most well-known verses in the Bible that’s quoted as a reminder of the importance of gathering together tells us TWICE in the same sentence that the purpose of these meetings is to ENCOURAGE each other. Being an effective teammate in the body of Christ is a supporting role similar to a Pokémon trainer, meaning we must be present for each other in our struggles with words of affirmation and edification, not “I told you so’s” and placing blame. Rather than simply stand by while our brothers and sisters in faith face their battles alone, let’s stand in the gap for them today through our prayers and words of support and encouragement. Maybe they will win, and maybe they will lose… but either way they will learn we won’t leave them alone.

Let’s consider how to encourage one another in love and good deeds, not abandoning our own meeting together, as is the habit of some people, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25

Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

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