Vantage Point Second Chances Recently, The Moment, a reality show about receiving a second chance, aired with Kurt Warner as the host. Warner, given a second chance at a professional football career, famously went from bagging groceries to Super Bowl MVP in just 18 months. He subsequently led three teams to the National Football League’s ultimate game, proving a second chance sometimes not only positively influences the individual, but others as well. Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. Colossians 4:9 Today’s scripture refers to Onesimus, a runaway slave. Onesimus met Paul and was converted to Christianity. Paul sent him back to his master, Philemon, asking for him to be taken back not as a slave, but as a brother in Christ. Paul asked for Onesimus to be given a second chance. Philemon agreed. Onesimus later became a bishop at the church in Ephesus and was the first to begin collecting and organizing the books of the New Testament. Consider the outcome if Onesimus hadn’t been given a second chance. Does someone in your life deserve a “re-do”? Wiping the slate clean and letting them start over not only impacts the person, but could positively influence the future for others as well. Pray, too, for God to give many of the nation’s leaders a second chance to know and serve Him. Recommended Reading: Philemon 8-21
Posted on: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 16:28:30 +0000
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