Relevant Bible account(s):

• Nu 32:6-15​—The ten faithless spies discourage the Israelites, and the whole nation suffers

• 2Ch 15:1-8​—A message from Jehovah helps King Asa to take courage and combat idolatry in the land

Relevant Bible account(s):

• 2Ch 32:2-8​—When his people face a serious threat, King Hezekiah encourages them

• Da 10:2, 8-11, 18, 19​—An angel encourages and strengthens the aged prophet Daniel, who is in a weakened state

Relevant Bible account(s):

• De 3:28; 31:7, 8​—Just as Jehovah directs, the prophet Moses encourages and strengthens his successor, Joshua

• Ac 11:22-26; 14:22​—During a time of persecution, the apostles Paul and Barnabas encourage Christians in Antioch

Relevant Bible account(s):

• Jg 11:37-40​—The women of Israel visit Judge Jephthah’s daughter each year to commend her for her selfless life course

• Re 2:1-4​—Even though Jesus needed to correct the Christians in Ephesus, he also told them what they were doing well

Relevant Bible account(s):

• 1Sa 23:16-18​—Jonathan seeks out his younger friend David and encourages him during a difficult time

• Joh 16:33​—Jesus encourages his followers by example and assures them that they can likewise prove victorious

• Ac 28:14-16​—While en route to Rome for his trial, the apostle Paul takes courage when he catches sight of the faithful brothers who have traveled to meet and encourage him

Relevant Bible account(s):

• Nu 11:10-15​—The prophet Moses is deeply discouraged by the negative, disobedient spirit of the people

• Nu 13:31, 32; 14:2-6​—The negative talk of the ten faithless spies discourages the people and leads to rebellion

Relevant Bible account(s):

• 2Ch 20:1-19​—When King Jehoshaphat faces a great threat from a large army, he gathers the people together to pray

• Ac 12:1-5, 12-17​—After the apostle James is executed and the apostle Peter is imprisoned, the congregation in Jerusalem comes together in prayer