Philemon 1 - Praying God's Word

Please read Philemon 1.

Meditate on verse 7.

For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love,

because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

Philemon had a decision to make. His runaway slave, Onesimus, became a Christian while he was with Paul. Paul sent Onesimus back to his master with this letter appealing to Philemon to receive Onesimus as a brother in Christ rather than punishing him as a runaway slave.

By law, Philemon could have killed Onesimus for his crime. Yet Philemon was a follower of Jesus Christ who even had a church meeting in his home. Paul had confidence in Jesus that Philemon would do what was proper.

What would you do? You have the legal right to do ____________, but because of the love and grace you have received from the LORD, will you extend that mercy to another, even if they do not deserve it?

Read Colossians 4:7-9 to find out the rest of Onesimus’ story. Philemon’s decision refreshed the heart of Paul (Philemon 1:20).

Pray Philemon 1:4-7 over someone for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 “Thank You, God, for __________.

May I always hear of their love and faith

 toward You and all the saints.

Let the sharing
of their faith be effective

for the knowledge of every good thing

that is in us for Your sake, Christ.

 Let the hearts of the saints be refreshed through ____________.

Thank You for the joy and comfort I have in their love.

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell