Wednesday, April 15, 2015

A Prisoner!

Philemon 1: 1
Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus…

Paul identifies himself as a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
He also says the same thing, when he’s writing in Ephesians chapter 3.

How many of you remember the great 1960’s comedy sitcom… “Hogan’s Heroes”?
This group of allied fighters, were prisoners of war, on purpose.

They did everything behind the scenes, to destroy the plans of the enemy.
In a laughable way, they hindered every plan of the Germans.

My favorite character, was the lovable… “Sergeant Shultz”, played by John Banner.
His forever recognizable line, was… “I know nothing!!”

Actually, that was St. Paul’s line too, in 1 Corinthians 2: 2For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.”
When people witness your life, would they call you a prisoner of Jesus?
Do you know nothing, except Christ crucified?

Again, the immortal words of Sergeant Shultz ring true this morning…
And even if I know something-I know nothing!”


Ask yourself: “Am I prisoner of Jesus, or am I a prisoner of something else?”

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