By Andrew Williams – June 27,2021 “God was performing extraordinary miracles by Paul’s hands, so that even facecloths or work aprons that had touched his skin were brought to the sick, and the diseases left them, and the evil spirits came out of them. ” Acts 19:11‭-‬12 HCSB Good morning fellow disciples. When most people […]

By Andrew Williams – June 26, 2021 Scripture : “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.” Philemon 1:25 NKJV Observation : The unmerited/unearned favor and love of the lord Jesus is being extended by Paul to Philemon. I was expecting Paul to say “to you”, but instead he says “to

By Andrew Williams – June 25, 2021 Scripture : “ Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers.” Philemon 1:23‭-‬24 NKJV Observation : Jewish and gentile prisoners, free Jews and gentiles, but all members of the body of Christ. We may have different statuses in

By Andrew Williams – June 24, 2021 Scripture : “But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.” Philemon 1:22 NKJV Observation : Paul has faith that Philemon’s prayers will be answered by God. He asks Philemon to make actual preparations ahead

By Andrew Williams – June 23, 2021 Scripture : “Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.” Philemon 1:21 NKJV Observation : In the letter to Philemon , sometimes what Paul says isn’t very clear. Paul doesn’t state directly that Philemon should free Onesimus,

By Andrew Williams – June 22, 2021 Scripture : “Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Lord.” Philemon 1:20 NKJV Observation : Paul is looking to have joy and a refreshing of his heart by Philemon, but this isn’t just in a human fashion. Paul wants

By Andrew Williams – June 21, 2021 Scripture : I, Paul, am writing with my own hand. I will repay—not to mention to you that you owe me even your own self besides. Philemon 1:19 NKJV Observation : In the previous verse Paul asked Philemon to put Onesimus’ debt to his account. Paul clearly states

By Andrew Williams – June 20, 2021 Scripture: But if he has wronged you or owes anything, put that on my account. Philemon 1:18 NKJV Observation : If he has wronged you? Hold on, slave runs away from his master and Paul is asking this question!? I know that we may not agree with slavery,

By Andrew Williams – June 19, 2021 Scripture: If then you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me. Philemon 1:17 NKJV Observation : “Seriously Paul”! What a piece of audacity? My slave ran away, you found him, you are sending him back to me, and I should treat him the way

By Andrew Williams – June 15, 2021 Scripture : My heart says this about You, “You are to seek My face.” Lord , I will seek Your face. Psalms 27:8 HCSB Good morning fellow disciples. There is this saying that states, “If you talk to yourself it’s the first sign of madness”. Well, the psalmist