“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25
What does it mean to be refreshed? It is to be made fresh, to revive, enliven, invigorate, rejuvenate, energize, restore, recharge or revitalize. A meager cup of lukewarm coffee comes alive with taste and satisfaction, when mixed with freshly brewed beans. A lukewarm life is warmed and encouraged, when refreshed with words of encouragement and acts of kindness. Everyone we meet become candidates for refreshment.
Our faith cools down when Christ seems silent and circumstances continue to crumble, but a sincere prayer from a righteous friend restores and warms our confidence. Our hope feels deferred in the face of disappointment and rejection, but we are energized by the acceptance and love of a community of believers in Jesus. Hope loves company. Seek refreshment from your Savior and His followers. Be refreshed, so you can refresh others.
When your parched soul has been watered by dew from heaven, you can lead others to the Lord’s watering hole. People are frantic from feeling robbed by insensitive institutions and greedy governments, but we can reconnect them to their generous God. Jesus gives us an abundant life to be shared with others absent of abundance. “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10b).
Lastly, your refreshment reciprocates refreshment. When you refresh another financially, you are refreshed by faith and fulfillment. When you refresh another emotionally, you are refreshed by peace and contentment. When you refresh another spiritually, you are refreshed by the grace and love of God. Are you in need of refreshment? If so, receive Christ’s full cup of joy. Drink often with the Lord, so you can generously refresh friends. The Bible says, “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him” (Psalm 34:8).
Related Readings: Ruth 2:14; Psalm 41:1; Matthew 25:34-35; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Transformational Living
How can I stay in a routine of refreshment, so I in turn can refresh others?
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My thoughts!
You have my attention, anytime you talk about coffee. And it's true, I often feel like lukewarm coffee and I so enjoy the warmer up of the new fresh hot coffee. I've had a few experiences lately that have been a true warming up of my spiritual cup. Thank you GOD!
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