Onesimus (Poem) by Mercy Samuel

 Onesimus  – A Runaway Slave

 By Mercy Samuel


We run away from people who define us

We run away from fears that bind us

We run away from those who abuse us

Are we, the runaway, Onesimus?

 

Let’s meet Philemon’s slave, Onesimus

Philemon thought he was, Oh! so useless,

Paul adopted this slave as his own son

It’s time for us to ponder on this one!

 

Paul’s letter to Philemon states,

I heard your slave left in haste

Why not forgive and let his debts go

If he’s my son, he’s your brother too

 

When people say we are useless

God declares, we are so priceless

His favor rested on a runaway slave

God’s love for us will always prevail

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