The letter to Philemon is the apostle Paul’s shortest letter, tucked away before the book of Hebrews. The letter itself is delightful, and full of compassion and companionship. Amongst other things, Paul gently encourages his friend Philemon, a man of some standing, to share his faith more effectively Verse 6 reads: “and I pray that… Read more »
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Victory in the midst of enemies
David the Psalmist writes these words: “you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies” (Psalm 23.5) “When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war… Read more »
Forgiving & forgetting
I occasionally hear this phrase. Whilst I might baulk at the use of ‘forgetting’ in relation to God, there is a powerful truth here. The writer to the Hebrews, quoting the prophet Jeremiah, promises that God will remember their sins no more. This is not mere divine carelessness, were there such a thing! This is… Read more »