Philemon 1:4-7

Philemon 4-7 

English Standard Version 

  Sharing is a big thing in modern society.  We share all sorts of things -- recipes and pictures and recommendations.  Do you share what God is doing in your life?  Do you share the love and faith you have in your life?

  Paul is often (not always!) very encouraging in his letters.  He's often noting the stories of the love and faith in the lives of the church that he hears about.  He's clearly encouraged by what he hears, and he in turn encourages those to whom he is writing.

  So when we share good news about our faith and love, who knows who you might encourage?  Perhaps you sharing your story will encourage another, who will in turn offer encouragement to someone else, and only God knows where that ripple might lead...