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THE PRISONER OF CHRIST

DATE:  18TH OCTOBER, 2021

TOPIC: THE PRISONER OF CHRIST

BIBLE TEXT: Philemon 1vs1 – Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow labourer.


This is a word Apostle Paul used often times to describe his connection with Christ. He said, “He is a prisoner of Christ”. When you look at the lifestyle of a prisoner. The total upkeep and attention needed is provided by the warder. The prisoner is under the protection of the keeper like Paul was under the bonds of Christ. A prisoner has restricted movement around because he/she is directed and instructed by Christ, just as committed servants of God are obedient to God’s will for their lives.

Under whose bonds are you? Are you a servant of God? Or a child of disobedience under satan’s rule? The master of every believer is Jesus Christ and we are kept in His secret place and abiding under the shadow of His Almighty wings. To be a prisoner of Christ, we must only exist and live in Christ by giving up all our actions and desires for the will of God. Apostle Paul lived for Christ up to the point that, it was the only thing he counted as gain. Philippians 1vs21 – “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain”. To die in the call of Christ is eternal life.


Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your bond that keeps me in your will, I am yours O LORD, till the day you’ll come in glory and power.

Insight: Would you like to live the rest of your life as a prisoner of Christ?

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