DAILY?READINGS: Judges 19; Isaiah 37:8-38; 1 Corinthians 15:1-34
For perhaps he (Onesimus) therefore departed for a season, that thou (Philemon) shouldest receive him for ever. Philemon 15
Very many of the saints have loved ones who have not responded to the Gospel. Some of these may now live miles away and do not bother to keep in touch. Some are even manifestly hostile to Christian things. Onesimus had to come into contact with a man in prison before his life was radically changed. He was probably a prisoner himself. Keep praying. When the loved one returns it might well be for ever. —Brian Russell
Come home! Come home!
You are weary at heart, for the way has been dark,
And so lonely and wild; O prodigal child!
Come home! Oh come home! —E. M. Gates