Acts 18:23 NKJV After he (Paul) had spent some time there, he departed and went over the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

Once we make Jesus Christ Lord and Savior and continue to honor His word, we become disciples. This is the goal of Jesus (Matt. 28:19).

Sometimes, disciples are left to fend for themselves. They’re saved, but they may not have anyone to talk to or a group to uplift them. As we can see here, just because we’re disciples of Jesus Christ doesn’t mean we don’t need strengthening.

Paul stopped preaching the gospel to the unsaved and spent time strengthening disciples. 

People’s journeys, disciples included, can be difficult. They may be facing marital problems, financial difficulties, they may need help understanding scriptures, or they may need someone to listen. As the Lord leads, that’s where we come in and strengthen each other. We may just have one or two people we’re strengthening, but our encouragement can go a long way. Our encouragement can be the push someone needs to keep ministering to the lost and fulfill their purpose. 

Let’s not leave anyone behind. Let’s strengthen other believers through prayer, our presence, and our participation.