Philemon 1:1-25

October 2, 2011

Philemon 1:1-25

Preacher: Bill Bottger

Series: Philemon

Passage: Philemon 1:1-25

Service Type: Sunday Morning

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Trials in our lives tend not only to strengthen us spiritually but they may also serve as a benefit to others. The various difficulties we experience are not unique to one person or new to the human race. Our experiences, trials and pitfalls are common. Ecclesiastes 1:9 tells us, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” (NIV) When we persevere through different trials they sow in us wisdom that brings temporal as well as eternal dividends. This wisdom may be used to give others insight into similar tests therefore bringing comfort. This is just what God tells us. 2 Cor 1:3 & 4 reads, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” (NIV) So the next time you experience a trial or endure suffering know that it is not only working for you but also for the benefit of others. Something to think about…