As a boy growing up, any time the word refreshment was mentioned, I knew that something good would follow. Whether it be a nice cookie or a cold cup of juice, I looked forward to that refreshment, because it usually followed some type of physical activity or a long period of study. The way something small like that could give an extra boost or resupply much needed energy was a great thing. As an adult, I find myself on the delivery side of these types of refreshments and see the same results.
Scripture speaks of being refreshed in different ways. Many verses speak to people taking something to eat to be refreshed and some talk about being refreshed by rest. Both of these are obviously physical types of refreshment and very important. Scripture also talks about having your spirit and soul refreshed. At times, I can recognize when I need to be resupplied by the Lord, and sometimes He just sends an “extra boost” by way of spiritual refreshing. This is what He has done for me over the last couple of days.
We currently have a volunteer team in from North Carolina. As if some time visiting with a team is not refreshing enough, God also sent a special team member with them. 
This man is the son of the pastor where we served in Brinkley. We did not know he was going to be part of the team at first, and as we had only met him a couple of times, did not know if he’d remember who we were to begin with. God is so gracious in that He has provided great fellowship, both about people we know and love, and about future things in ministry. To take portions of 1 Corinthians 16: 17-18, I can say, “I was glad when J—, K—-, and K—– arrived, because they have refreshed my spirit.” Praise the Lord!
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