“I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.”
Refreshing hearts. Paul was acknowledging the good things
Philemon had done for himself and other believers.
This Scripture verse reminds me of Proverbs 11:25 which says:
“He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Refreshing others. Serving
for the good of other believers. Helping your brothers and sisters when needed.
Godsbless.ing says: “This passage begins with the Apostle
Paul expressing his gratitude to God as he remembers Philemon in his prayers.
Paul commends Philemon for his love towards all the saints and his faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ. This emphasis on love and faith serves as a reminder of the
foundational values of Christianity – to love God and love others. This
highlights the importance of living out one’s faith in tangible ways through
acts of love and compassion towards fellow believers.”
We are to be grateful for the service of our brothers and
sisters in Christ. We each have the ability to help those in the family of God
when there is a need.
I love the thought of “refreshing hearts.” What does “refresh”
mean? To restore strength; to freshen up; to stimulate. We all need to be
refreshed during our walk through life. Being refreshed keeps us going. It keeps
us from falling during hard times. It encourages our hearts to continue down
the road of faith. It inspires us to be the best we can be.
Some have the gift to encourage as stated in Romans 12:8: “If
it is to encourage, then give encouragement.” Yet all of us have the ability to
refresh others because of the love given us by Jesus. Sharing that love can
change hearts and restores energy and strength.
Be a Philemon. Be the one who makes a difference in the
lives of others. “Philemon’s actions brought joy
and encouragement to Paul and others, underscoring the importance of being a
source of encouragement and refreshment to fellow Christians. This serves as a
reminder for us to consider the influence we have on those around us and to
strive to uplift and support one another in our faith journeys.” Godsbless.ing
Refresh your brothers and sisters. Be known as a “Philemon.”
This name means “to love” and “community among believers,” urging them to act
with compassion and understanding. When you refresh others, you will be
refreshed too.
By His Grace . . .
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