Split-second decisions change lives: Stop or Go, “Yes” or “No”, Accept or Reject, Embrace or Walk Away.
All of us make them. They come on us out of nowhere. No time to think or ponder, but our reaction matters. Lives are affected, and we live in the aftermath. Sometimes we get it right. Sometimes we don’t. We often sense the enormity of the moment. Other times, it doesn’t occur to us until later.
Our friend, Philemon, stands in one of these moments today. The decision stands in front of him; will I take the encouragement of my Spiritual mentor and brother, or will I stand with cultural norms and comfort zones.
The reaction on his face and posture of his body will say it all; no need for words. The one standing in front of him will find freedom from his past or be tied to it. This letter is a paradigm shift, and Philemon holds the controls. He doesn’t know it, but all of Christendom is watching.
How easy it is to go with the flow!
How difficult to stand against the accepted response and take a different path!
This letter presents the option Philemon didn’t know he had.
Elaine Stone 