Lessons Learnt by Neil Adam Momin

 Lessons Learnt

by Neil Adam Momin

As I was listening to the sermon this Sunday, the verse that kept coming to my mind was “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God”. I have learnt so many lessons from the three characters in the book of Philemon.

From Onesimus:

Many times I am like Onesimus – ungrateful, unfaithful, untruthful and unlawful. God had blessed me with so many things, yet many times I do things which are not pleasing to Him. There are times when I complain, grumble and lose faith.

From Philemon:

Philemon was in constant communion with God which enabled him to readily forgive Onesimus and accept him back. His forgiveness of a person who wronged him in every way is a reminder to me that even I need to learn to forgive not just my family or friends from church, but others I meet every day at work. This is one way to shine the light of Jesus.

From Paul:

Paul’s desire and priority was to honour God even in a difficult or unpleasant situation. He was a peacemaker. One of the reasons he was able to do this was because he humbled himself before God and man. He did not care if it was uncomfortable for himself or his own reputation. Because of this he was able to bring harmony between the two men. He was willing to go through anything discomfort to mend a broken relationship.

My prayer is that I will be like Paul who honoured God, was humble and strove to bring harmony and peace among people.