July 03, 2020: SOAP #3865:  July 3:  Isaiah 6-7; 2Chronicles 26-27; Philemon

Scripture:   Philemon (NIV) 7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

Observation:   Everyone’s life goes through ups and downs.  How special of the Lord to provide friends who love us through the low times.  They encourage us with their presence.  They listen to our stories.  They call our name in their prayers. 

Application:   In my memory there are many people about whom this verse could be written.  People have blessed Sharon, and myself, and our son Doron.  Their love has given us great joy and encouragement.  Not only have they refreshed us, their memories still refresh us.  We are blessed!  

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, your blessings come to me through many ways.  The blessing of your grace and forgiveness.  The blessing of your presence.  And the blessings of friends Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!