Don’t Run From Your Problems.

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: (Philemon 1:10)

Greetings. Lately, the Lord had impressed upon me to study the book of Philemon. In that short book, God showed me a couple of things that I want to share with you. First, let look at Onesimus. Who was Onesimus? He was a runaway slave.

Onesimus got caught and put in jail. While in jail, he met Paul in which would be a divine encounter. Paul ministered to him, and he accepted the Lord as his savior. While in jail, Paul taught him about the word. It was during that time that he found out his master was Philemon. Philemon was a disciple of Paul and was very rich.

Even though Philemon was rich and a disciple, Paul was concerned about the welfare of Onesimus. Even in Biblical times, a captured slave could face execution, but Paul interceded for Onesimus. He told Philemon how profitable he was to him and that he was serving the Lord. He encouraged Philemon to accept him as a brother and not a slave- Quite radical for those times.

Restoration And Purpose

Many Christians believe that Paul was poor, but he was not. Notice he offered to pay what the slave Onesimus owed to Philemon. It bears to reason that as Christians, we should help those in need, especially when it comes to finances. After writing the letter to Philemon, he sent Onesimus back to his master with a new beginning.

My question to you is–What are you running from? Running from your problems is not the answer. The answer is Jesus! Jesus is the answer to our problems. Onesimus found eternal life, and he was never the same after that experience.

The way to face your problems is to run to them. David faced Goliath and ran to him. He was covenant-minded and confessed God’s word. (1 Samuel 17: 46-47) Let’s look at what he said–

1- Deliverance– He declared God was going to deliver him.

2- Defeat–David was going to chop off the Giant’s head.

3- Victory–Goliath’s carcass given to the birds of the air and beasts of the field.

So, don’t run from your problems. Learn to be covenant-minded and run to your problems. Declare victory and prophesy to your giant. Victory is yours.