Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than once. I don't say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for your kindness.
Philippians 4:16-17 NLT
Your giving (as the Msg translation says) was a beautiful thing.
The Philippians gave and even when Paul was at another church gave some more.
One of the challenging things in our culture is to give, support, love, encourage people when their situation is chronic, when their condition won't improve...
We're often good at helping - once.
Here Paul is commending his supporters for keeping in the game.
So don't give up on doing good...give again, invite again, cook a meal for someone again, visit again, send an encouragement again...
#keepinthegame
#lovepeople
Genesis 15.8-18.ESV But he said O Lord God , how am I to know that I shall possess it? ...When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram... March 15 was the last day we looked at Abram's story...he was questioning God and this is God's response...sacrifices and smoke and fire and a covenant...a promise... Isn't that what we crave for sometimes? God, if only you'd just show me smoke & fire, a burning bush a sign, miracle, healing...then all my questions would disappear...all my doubts would be gone... 2moro we'll see Abram's response but I think God values our faith in spite of our questions and doubts. That we choose Him anyway #faith
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