Philemon vs. 4 and 7 (NIV) I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers. … Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.
Has anyone ever mispronounced your name? I’m sure for many people this might be a daily occurrence. Philemon is the shortest book of the Bible, approximately one half of a single written page. It is not long enough to contain chapters, only verses. It is sandwiched between Titus and Hebrews and easily overlooked. The Apostle Paul was in prison when he wrote this letter to Philemon. And while the primary focus of this letter to Philemon was a request to welcome back a runaway slave (Onesimus), I am drawn to the life and example of Philemon.
Others may not know your name or how to pronounce it correctly, but do they see you as a person who “refreshes the hearts of the Lord’s people?” Do you bring great joy and encouragement to others?
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Thank you for providing the example of Philemon as a guide for us today. It is easy for us to become so entangled in the daily challenges of our own lives – to the point that we forget our purpose is to refresh the hearts of others. Help us to bring great joy and encouragement to those who are disheartened.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The devotional Fi-LEE-mon, or Fil-a-MON?
appeared first on Write From My Heart at writefrommyheartblog.blogspot.com
email: Dotty Willmon, writefrommyheartblog@gmail.com
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