Times of Refreshing

“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul.” (Psalm 19:7 NIV)

Refresh: To bring back to a former condition or vigor; freshen, recharge, recreate, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, repair, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify

Refreshing from the presence of the Lord

“That times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.” (Acts 3:20-21 ESV)

He refreshes your soul

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:1-3 NIV)

He refreshes the weary

“I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” (Jer. 31:25 BIV)

Therefore…

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19 NIV)

Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” (Prov. 11:25 NIV)