"Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Lord. Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say."\
Philemon 20-21
By repeating the phrase "in the Lord," it is clear that it was important to Paul that Philemon obey as unto Jesus and not just to satisfy Paul. Going the extra mile or giving the extra coat (Matthew 5) shows that the obedience is more than just a grudging response. If I only do just enough to get by – the minimum – it shows that I really don't want to do it. It is not a joyful response. I think it brings joy to Jesus when I do more than just enough to get by to satisfy my duty. It is like a parent who sees his children obeying by doing more than is required. It brings joy to the parent and freedom to the child.
Today's Thought: Real joy come from doing more than is required.
Have a "beyond" day. Love you.
Philemon 20-21
By repeating the phrase "in the Lord," it is clear that it was important to Paul that Philemon obey as unto Jesus and not just to satisfy Paul. Going the extra mile or giving the extra coat (Matthew 5) shows that the obedience is more than just a grudging response. If I only do just enough to get by – the minimum – it shows that I really don't want to do it. It is not a joyful response. I think it brings joy to Jesus when I do more than just enough to get by to satisfy my duty. It is like a parent who sees his children obeying by doing more than is required. It brings joy to the parent and freedom to the child.
Today's Thought: Real joy come from doing more than is required.
Have a "beyond" day. Love you.
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