SHACKLES DOES NOT MATTER

SHACKLES DOES NOT MATTER
Read: Philemon
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker (Philemon 1:1)
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Bible in a year: Matthew 80-10
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Tjiu Lie Kie has aged 94 years. Although he was old and had to sit in a wheelchair, he continued to serve the Lord and be a blessing. Every day he prayed for his family and his brothers who have not believed. Even when he was sick and frequently visited by his brother, he used that occasion to invite them to have faith in Christ. A few years ago he asked my parents came to church. Finally, my parents really want to come to church for the first time, right when I sing in the choir at the Christmas celebration.

The weak condition and imprisoned does not make Paul stopped preaching the gospel and serving God. It is precisely in such circumstances he could be a lot of writing, one of whom wrote the book of Philemon. And perform meaningful service, particularly for Onesimus. Yes, in this book we read about Philemon's slave Onesimus who ran away. When Onesimus met Paul, most likely in prison, he heard the gospel from Paul and became a believer. From there, Paul wrote to Philemon to accept Onesimus back, not as slaves, but as a brother.

Today we might feel shackled by circumstances: the weakness of the body; old age that makes us no longer move freely; or the pressure of work. Are these limitations prevent us from serving God? Or is it to spur us to rise up and find creative ways, so that even in the midst of our weakness, we still can testify about God? - VT
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WHILE THERE IS LIFE,
THERE IS OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE GOD
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