Scripture:
“He is no longer like a slave to you. He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother, especially to me. Now he will mean much more to you, both as a man and as a brother in the Lord.”
Philemon 1:16 NLT
Observation:
Paul writes from prison to Philemon telling him to welcome Onesimus back home. Onesimus was Philemon’s slave who had run away. In his running, he ran into Paul and gave his life to Christ. Now Paul is sending him home and asking his owner to treat him like a brother instead of a slave. He let’s Philemon know that Onesimus is a brother and should be treated that way.
Application:
Christ removes all of our past labels when we come to him. In Christ, people move from slavery to Sonship. In Christ, people are transfomed from valueless to valuable. In Christ, we can’t see people how the world sees them. We must see people, and treat people, as sons and daughters of God instead of as useless and valueless. In Christ, the slave is equal to his owner.
Prayer:
Lord God, help me to see people the way You see people. Help me not to judge people based on their income level or job status. Help me to see people through Your eyes. Whatever potential You see, let me see as well. Help me not to be judgmental in any way but to walk in love and respect people who are coming to You.
Your Son,
Jeff
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