Paul’s commendation of Philemon is inspirational, highlighting a great example for us all. “I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ. For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you”.
Like Paul, we can derive much joy and comfort from the love and example of those around us. Your love and faith toward Jesus has been an inspiration to me, a refreshing representation of Christ.
Take some time today to thank God as Paul did, for the people in your life from which you can derive joy and comfort, that the sharing of their faith might inspire others also.