Website design By BotEap.comWhen I look back on my days in the military, there were good times, but also times where you really missed people. The best medicine was a letter from
state, which is what we call South Africa there on the border. That was the only way we could communicate. Well… the perfume that clung to those letters told an even better story…
Website design By BotEap.comIt was not much different in Paul’s day. The only way to communicate was by letter. For everything he wanted to say, when he wanted to encourage people, when he wanted to help others in crises, he had to take up the pen. And thank God he did, because millions have benefited from his letters through the centuries.
Website design By BotEap.comConsider this short letter that Paul wrote to his friend Philemon and others. In this letter he tells his friends what is right. He lovingly encourages them to help each other.
Website design By BotEap.comoneI am writing this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and partner in this work, 2 also to our sister Appia, to Archippus, a true soldier, and to the church that meets in your house.
Website design By BotEap.comToday there are many easier ways to communicate that work quickly, even immediately. Not like the letters in our army days that took months to get to us. No, nowadays I write an e-mail and I click the send button and it goes to the other person immediately. Or when I get a joke on WhatsApp, I click the forward button, select my friend’s name in Australia and it immediately goes thousands of miles to the other side of the world.
Website design By BotEap.comI don’t really know how it works, but I know it works, because in a matter of seconds a bunch of smileys fly back.
Website design By BotEap.comI realize how lucky we are to have communication systems like these. Groups help us keep up with each other. My brother, sisters and I chat every day. Our groups know exactly what’s going on in each other’s lives, and yes, the mother-in-law is on my case!
Website design By BotEap.comHow would Paul have used communication systems as wonderful as these? How many thousands of people could he have reached and encouraged, guided, warned or just chatted.
Website design By BotEap.comBut he was lucky. Now is our time to make a difference in other people’s lives. You may be wondering what your purpose on earth is. You may be wondering what your talent is. Maybe it is your calling to help, encourage or even warn your friends and family with a message on WhatsApp, Messenger or another communication platform.
Website design By BotEap.comI know you immediately think of the deluge of messages we all receive at every moment of the day, and yes, it’s too much. But maybe it’s you that your family and friends will listen to. You can be the one who sees the pain and suffering in another person and sends encouragement at just the right time.
Website design By BotEap.comAlways be selective with your words, images, and videos. Respect the time of others. Be sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Don’t be afraid and make a difference in the lives of others by sending the right message at the right time.
Website design By BotEap.comHoly Scripture
Philemon 1:1-3
Website design By BotEap.comReflection
Maybe you have to write something somewhere?
Maybe you have to give someone a message?
Maybe you have to share the Gospel with someone?
Website design By BotEap.comSentence
Father, I know that I have a responsibility and a calling as a Christian to live right. I know that you have called me to be where I am now. Please help me to stand up and talk about You wherever I go. I want to proclaim your salvation, because there are many who need it. In the name of Jesus, amen.
