Reflecting the Heart of Jesus

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

February 22nd Sermon, Day 5

Paul made an incredible offer to Philemon: 'If he owes you anything, charge it to me.' In that moment, Paul became a picture of Jesus Christ, who stepped into our failure and put our debt on His account. This is the gospel in action - not just a theological concept, but a lived reality.

When we offer second chances, we reflect the love of Jesus. When we choose grace over grudges, we show the world what Christ has done for us. God is still in the business of changing hearts - nobody is beyond His reach. Not the person who hurt you, not the person who disappointed you, not even you.

People are not defined by their worst moments, and neither are we. The love of Christ calls us to do more than the natural thing, more than what first occurs to us. It calls us to something supernatural - to trust God to change hearts, to believe in second chances, and to live out the gospel we claim to believe. Grace is always risky, but it's always worth it.

Bible Verse

'Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was so that you might have him back forever. No longer as a slave, but better than a slave. As a dear brother.' - Philemon 1:15-16

Reflection Question

How can you reflect the heart of Jesus by offering grace to someone who doesn't deserve it, just as Christ did for you?

Quote

When we trust God that he changes hearts, when we trust him for second chances, we reflect to other people the very heart of Jesus Christ.

Prayer

Jesus, thank You for putting my debt on Your account. Help me extend that same grace to others, trusting You to change hearts including my own.