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Scripture Union Daily Guide 23rd May 2026 – Did Philemon have a choice?
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 23 May 2026 (Saturday)
Welcome to Scripture Union Daily Guide Devotional today. As you read, study and meditate, may the Lord Almighty reveal His essence to you in Jesus’ Name, Amen!
Scripture Union Daily Guide 23rd May 2026 Today’s Devotional
Topic: Did Philemon have a choice?
Opening Prayer
Help me dear Lord to meet with you as I meditate on your word in Jesus name
Bible Verse:
Philemon 15-25
Meditation Question
Q.2 – Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Q.7 – What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 23rd May 2026 Outline
Observe the following set of relationships: Paul and Philemon, Paul and Onesimus, Philemon and Onesimus. What ties them together? Yes, it is the brotherhood in Jesus Christ (v.16). Yet, Philemon appears to have had difficulty accepting Onesimus in this new relationship.
Notice the nature of personal appeal that Paul makes to Philemon (vs.16-17). Given this relationship between Paul and Philemon, Philemon is not only called upon to forgive, but also to let go of anything Onesimus owes him (vs.18-19).
When we are wronged by others in the church or community, do we have any choice but to forgive (Colossians 3:13)? In real life as believers, we are faced with situations like that faced by Philemon. It is not how many times someone has wronged us or how serious the issue is, we must forgive. Forgiveness is painful, that is why the Lord Jesus was hanged on our behalf. God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21). We live in obedience to our God.
And so? Why would Paul offer himself as surety for Onesimus? Would your pastor or Christian friends vouch for you that much?
Prayer: Reflect on the fact that we pray, ‘Forgive our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us’ (Matthew 6:12) and ask God for grace to always forgive.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK:
Pray for all those who are afflicted of the devil, spiritually, mentally, physically that God’s power will go forth to heal and deliver them.
A YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
(DAY 143): 2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21-22; Psalm 30
