Refreshed From Being Depressed
Introduction: Do certain people “REFRESH” you? Philemon was one who was a REFRESHER instead of a DEPRESSER.
How did he REFRESH the saints?
1. He was Vision – Minded for the SAINTS! (Philemon 1:7) – “…the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”
2. He was a JOY – GIVER! (Philemon 1:7) – “For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”
3. He was an ENCOURAGER! (Philemon 1:7) – “For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”
The word “consolation” is παράκλησις,(par-ak’-lay-sis), which means a calling to one’s aid, encouragement, or a comfort.
Are you an encourager?
Conclusion: Will you be a REFRESHER? The saints in the world need it!