In Philemon, we see a beautiful story of redemption and forgiveness. We see what Jesus has done for us and what He does in us and through us in these verses. Jesus doesn't want to lose a single soul. He has commissioned us to make disciples to the ends of the earth, sharing with everyone we know that Jesus came to earth - 100% God and 100% human - to serve us with His life as the perfect sacrifice to abolish any and all sin from our lives. He took our sins upon Himself so He could cover us with His righteousness instead. When we choose to accept His invitation and RSVP to His eternal Kingdom by repenting from sin and surrendering to His glorious Majesty, we are redeemed. We are His children. We are set free. We are no longer slaves to sin and death. We are free from the bondages of evil. We are free to dance in the grace and victory that is only found in and through Jesus, now and for all eternity.