[Linux4christians] B7 - Tuesday - Philemon 1:6-7

[dcolburn at bibleseven.com]

    Tuesday


      Philemon 1:6-7


1:6 I pray that the faith you share with us may deepen your 
understanding of every blessing that belongs to you in Christ.

1:7 I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the 
hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.



      Prayer


Lord, You not only saved us, You have a storehouse of blessings You wish 
to give to us. May my choices be obedient so Your blessings flow through 
me to others.



      Summary & Commentary



Paul had received testimonies, both in word and deed, of the faith of 
Philemon.


He encouraged Philemon to continue to explore his faith as he would come 
to understand "... every blessing that belongs to you in Christ."


Paul received "... great joy and encouragement" because the faith-fed 
love of Philemon, empowered by the Holy Spirit, had cause him to 
encourage "the hearts of the saints".



      Interaction


        Consider

The quality of our personal testimony, both in word and deed, matters.


        Discuss

How might your fellowship better teach the blessings that come from 
faith and faithfulness?


        Reflect

Philemon did not encourage the saints as a result of resources or wisdom 
of the flesh but rather as a consequence of blessings that flowed to and 
through him to others.


        Share

When have you observed a leader whose faith was strong and through whom 
others were blessed because the Lord God's blessings overflowed them?



      Faith in Action



        Prayer:

Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you a fellow believer with whom He 
wants you to share this text.



        Action:

Today I will encourage a fellow believer to grow in faith as they 
better-understand the blessings the Lord God has for them so that He may 
pour those blessings through them into others.


        Be Specific ______________________________________________________



    Wednesday's text will be:


      Philemon 1:8-11



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Draw nearer to the Lord and He will bless you,
David M. Colburn, DMin. MaCo
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