ECWA Devotion for Thursday 29 January 2026

THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY

TEXT: PHILEMON 1:1–7

TOPIC: WHAT WILL PEOPLE THANK GOD FOR IN YOUR LIFE?

 

PHILEMON 1:1–7 NIV

 

1: Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker—

 

2: also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier—and to the church that meets in your home:

 

3: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

4: I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,

 

5: because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus.

 

6: I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ.

 

7: Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

 

WHAT WILL PEOPLE THANK GOD FOR IN YOUR LIFE?

 

Paul, in prison in A.D. 62, wrote to Philemon, praising his love for others and faith in Christ.

 

If Paul wrote to you or your church, what would he commend?

 

Love is essential; without it, we are bankrupt (1 Corinthians 13:3).

 

Your treatment of others leaves a lasting legacy.

 

QUESTION: How would you be graded on love?

 

PRAYER: Help me, Lord, to show love like the Colossians, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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