Like Onesimus, we are all running away from something in our lives. And in our running we have left destruction of varying degrees in our wake. Only Christ is able to pay for the destruction we have caused — all our outstanding fines and all our debt — in order that we be fully restored to our heavily family.
When we put aside our differences and lean into Christ and the work of his kingdom, sin becomes but a footnote, replaced with unity, encouragement and endurance, gifts from God. Romans 15:14-16:27
Our message for today: complements abound, trust given, and hope imparted.
How are we as not to fall into the traps of judgement, hate, and evil as members of God's family?