Sunday, February 17, 2013

A Lovely And Trusting Friendship!



‘A Lovely And Trusting Friendship.’
Philemon 1:21-22.
a)       Apostle Paul believed and trusted that Philemon would what he asked him to do. (The friendship is proven by action)
b)      Apostle Paul knew that Philemon would do more than what was asked of him. (The friendship does not calculate)
c)       Apostle Paul knew that Philemon would prepare a room for him. (The friendship included hospitality)
d)      Apostle Paul knew that Philemon was Praying for him. (A friendship that was enhanced by and through Prayer)
(This QT gives me lessons about A Lovely And Trusting Friendship)
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‘Grace Reigns.’
Romans 5:21.
a)       Sin reigns and exercises dominion in death.
b)      Grace reigns and exercises dominion through Righteousness and Justification.
c)       This reign of Grace leads to Eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(This Second one reminds me that Grace Reigns)
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Chris.
Apostle Paul knew that Philemon would prepare a room for him. This is very simple hospitality. A friendship that extended into hospitality! Hospitality is a joyful ministry, it is supposed to be. The person or persons giving hospitality should enjoy it as well as the recipients. Frankly, hospitality is not always easy because human beings, even True Believers, are not perfect. Most people have their quirks, no one is without them. It is because of the Lord’s Grace and Calling that we can stand and enjoy every Gift that He has given to us and share these Gifts with other people.

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