Philemon 1: 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.

Philemon was a slave owner but, also a student of the Apostle Paul. Paul is encouraging Philemon to remove any resentment he has for a runaway slave by the name of Onesimus. While Onesimus was away, Onesimus was converted to Christianity and is doing wondrous works for the body of Christ. Onesimus was once a useless salve but now, he is a student of the Word of God and is teaching to the nations.

When we make a decision to give our life to Christ, we become useful for the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:9 informs us that we are co-workers with God therefore; we have an obligation to be vessels for God. It doesn’t matter how old we are, where we come from, or how much we had or didn’t have. God wants to use us for His glory.

Let Him use You!

 

Inspired by Bishop T. D. Jakes