In Memory of Paul

Today was Paul Miserlian's Memorial Service. It was a great day to remember Paul and the legacy that he leaves us. I had the privelege of sharing at the service. I talked about how Paul could enter into a conversation with anyone. He would try to connect some way with you whether you lived in Findlay or France. Then I remarked about Paul's devotion to the Word of God. For the past several years, both of us have been using "Table Talk" as our daily devotional. Almost everytime we got together, he would mention to me an interesting verse or idea he had read in "Table Talk.' Often Paul would quote, "The Spirit of God takes the Word of God and applies it to the heart of the child of God" by Warren Wiersbe. After that, I talked about how Paul was first and foremost a mentor to many, including myself. He always wanted you to be better in Christ. Often he would say, "Take care of your spouse." "Say please and thank you." "Leave the place better than you found it." I wrapped up my remembrance of Paul with 2 Timothy 4:6-8 "For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." These are the words of the Apostle Paul, but our so apt for our Paul. "Paul, you have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, and have kept the faith. I'm sure you look good wearing that crown." These are the days my friend.
Jim "Train"