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So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would me. 
And if he has wronged you in any way, 
or owes you anything, charge that to my account.
I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it...
Philemon 1:17-19 CSB
Paul's love for Onesimus is outrageous.
Onesimus is a runaway slave, who's actions may have a financial cost, and a social cost.
Philemon would be within his rights to demand/take Onesimus' life.
And Paul says "I'm standing in his place. Whatever the price, I'll pay it."
Who says that?
I wonder if Onesimus knew Paul wrote this?
How would he feel knowing someone was prepared to love him so sacrificially?
Would he have said "How could I pay Paul back?
I don't deserve this!"

Paul is in prison so his ability to pay is limited, but his stepping in between, his no matter what, that is outrageous love.

We have a Saviour who did just that for us. A Saviour who is not limited by human capability.
A Saviour who said "whatever the price, I'll pay it.
I'll step in". 
And he did. 
A Saviour whose love for us is just outrageous.
Jesus said "I love you.
Whatever the price I'll pay it."
How can I repay that?
Why do I deserve to be loved like that?
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#thisisourGod

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