Charge it to me

This morning, I have been reading in the short letter to Philemon.  In the letter, Paul urges with Philemon on behalf of Philemon's slave, Onesimus, who had become a brother in the Lord while in prison with Paul.  In verse 18, Paul pleads with Philemon to welcome Onesimus back as more than just a slave, but rather a brother.  He defends Onesimus by telling Philemon that any cost that has been incurred on behalf of Onesimus, Paul will gladly be charged for.  As I think about what Paul is saying, it humbles me to think that this is what Christ did on my behalf before the Father.  Jesus stood before the Lord and incurred on his behalf all of the wrath that I deserved.  He took my penalty that I might be welcomed before the Lord as Christ's brother, blameless and pure.  As my savior did for me, am I willing to do for others?
Would I be willing to pay the price for the deeds of another?  As I think about this, the first thing that comes to mind is very cliche.  Often, I have commented that I would wish that a horrible circumstance would happen to me rather than the person it was happening to.  But truthfully, I never meant it.  In my heart, I was not actually willing to take their pain and suffering.  I think that is the problem.  I am unwilling to do that which my savior was willing to do for me.  In John 13, Jesus humbles himself and washes the disciples feet.  As he finishes, he asks them if they understood what he had done for them.  He said that they are to do likewise to one another.  I am called to serve others no matter the cost.  If I can take the pain of another upon myself then I should.  If I can humble myself to clean the stink off of another's feet, then I should and I should do it with glee and delight for I have been given the opportunity to mirror Christ.  I will serve as Christ served.  I will pay the price as Paul paid the price.  I will pay the price for the deeds of my brother.