December 11, 2015:  SOAP #2199:  

Scripture:  Philemon (NIV) 4 I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, 5 because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

Observation:   Someone had been talking about Philemon.  But instead of spreading gossip and bad news, they had been spreading good news.  Paul had heard the good reports about Philemon, about his faith and his care for all the saints.  Those reports caused thanks to God from Paul.  If someone had not passed along a good report, Paul would not have given thanks to God for Philemon.

Application:  I want to be the middle man who spreads good reports to my brothers and sisters about my brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, keep me focused on what You are doing in and through my brothers and sisters in the Lord.  May I always be ready to give a good report.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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