“that the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.”
Philemon 1:6 KJV
The book of Philemon is a masterpiece of grace, tact and love which Paul wrote to Philemon whose slave Onesimus had run away and found Christ through Paul and was now returning to Philemon as a brother in Christ. “I pray for you that the faith we share may effectively deepen your understanding of every good thing that belongs to you in Christ.” Paul shares his feelings with not only Philemon but also with the fellowship of believers who meet at Philemon’s house church. Paul desires that they all be fruitful in good works and in the knowledge of all that they possess in Jesus, the Messiah. Paul’s love for Christ was so intense that he counted all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of his Lord Christ Jesus for whom Paul had suffered the loss of all things, and counted them but dung, that he may win Christ. May we move in the love of Christ as the foundation of all our relationships for Jesus’s sake. Amen!
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