Some people simply stoke the fire in my soul–believers who really trust God and show it in their everyday lives.
I’m not talking about the ones who go about with “Praise the Lord” on their lips, who fall faint when hard times come, nor am I speaking of hard-faced folks who go about the business of church in a grim but determined manner.
I’m referring to those of solid faith–the ones who understand and embrace God’s love for them and who then share that love with others, encouraging them as well.
In verse 4 and 5 of Paul’s very brief book to his friend Philemon, the Apostle wrote, “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.”
Those who engage in worship with a sense of wonder, those who demonstrate God’s love for them by showing love for others, those who take on a task and do it with a sense of zeal, knowing that they are doing God’s work–those are the people that fill me with enthusiasm and excitement, and I am blessed to be surrounded by such folks.
May God bless you as you seek to follow Him in this manner. Pastor Jim.
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