Being a Blessing

Introduction: Some people are just a special blessing! Most who are do not recognize it. But people around them do.
Don’t you want to be an encouragement to others? How can we bless others?
Here are a few ways:
 

1. By REFRESHING! (Philemon 1:7) – “For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”

Everybody needs refreshing! Do you feel drained? Worn out? Tired? Stressed? Worried? Angry? Hurt? Remember. When we refresh others, our Lord sends people to refresh us!

2. By REMEMBERING! (2Tim 1:3,4) – “I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee.”

Think about those who have been a blessing to you. Why not take a moment and Praise the Lord for them!

3. By REJOICING! (Rom 16:3,4) – “Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.”

Paul writes to CHRISTians in Rome and us today rejoicing in those who have served our Lord Jesus. Are you serving?
Have certain ones been a blessing to you? Tell them. Show them. Thank them.

4. By REAFFIRMING! (Rom 16:1-2) – “I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.”

Evidently, Phoebe was a tremendous helper to Paul and the Church. So, he gave honor where honor was due. Ultimately, it is all about JESUS CHRIST our Lord and Savior who died for our sins and rose again for our justification.

Conclusion: You can be blessing. Perhaps you are a blessing…..if you are reading this you are a BLESSING to this writer!
 
Love y’all,
Pastor Randy Reese