"I appeal to you for my son Onesimus...who once was unprofitable to you, but now is profitable to you and to me."
Philemon 10-11
The story of a changed life is one of the amazing works of God. Not only does He save us from hell, but he gives our lives purpose here and now. From drunk to sober. From thievery to giving. From cursing to blessing. Paul made a play on the name "Onesimus," which mens "useful." Apparently Onesimus, as a slave, had done something wrong to Philemon (vs. 18) and then ran away. The "useful" had become "unuseful." But through the grace of God, Onesimus had once again become useful or profitable. That's what God does. He takes a broken sinner, cleans him up, and makes him useful in Christ's kingdom.
Today's Thought: God is in the restoration business.
Have a "useful" day. Love you.
Philemon 10-11
The story of a changed life is one of the amazing works of God. Not only does He save us from hell, but he gives our lives purpose here and now. From drunk to sober. From thievery to giving. From cursing to blessing. Paul made a play on the name "Onesimus," which mens "useful." Apparently Onesimus, as a slave, had done something wrong to Philemon (vs. 18) and then ran away. The "useful" had become "unuseful." But through the grace of God, Onesimus had once again become useful or profitable. That's what God does. He takes a broken sinner, cleans him up, and makes him useful in Christ's kingdom.
Today's Thought: God is in the restoration business.
Have a "useful" day. Love you.
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