God instructed ALL followers of Jesus Christ, through Paul, to commit ourselves to prayer, to pray that God may open doors for the message of the mystery of Christ, and to pray for us to share it clearly. These instructions are from our Heavenly Father’s desire to communicate with us and for others to know His love for the world.
Read MoreWe are called to live differently as followers of Jesus! This passage provides instructions on the roles and functions for different members within the family. The one over-arching objective is to live for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ regardless of our different roles.
Read MoreWe are now royalty, through Jesus, living in the Kingdom of God. Let's clothe ourselves with outfits deserving of people who are holy, chosen, and dearly loved. These are the outfits of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, tolerance, forgiveness, love, peace, and thankfulness.
Read MoreWhen we focus on the love and goodness of our magnificent God, it will be easier for us to rid ourselves of the “earthly nature”. Having an understanding/revelation of Who Jesus is and His sacrifice for us will give us the strength and courage to put on our “new self”. Thank you Jesus!
Read MoreAs we set our hearts and minds to be with Jesus, let our hearts be the compass that points toward Jesus and our minds be the path that takes us to be with our King Jesus. Let’s encourage each other to be steadfast and stay on course in the knowledge that we are always protected by the mighty King of the universe.
Read MorePaul reminded us that we are now free from human rules. Human rules were created by people to please people. We are called to submit to higher rules, which are from God. We will live in freedom when we live to please God.
Read MoreJesus "brought" us into the Kingdom of God through His ultimate obedience. He reconciled us so we can be presented, before all creation, as "holy, without blemish and free from accusation". This status has already been reserved for us, "IF" we continue in our faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope of the gospel.
Read MoreJesus, the uncreated Creator, died on the cross for us so we can be ONE with Him, the Father, and the Holy Spirit. It is easy to obey and submit to Jesus through who He is and what He did.
Read MoreThankful for the wisdom and understanding from the Spirit and trusting for endurance, patience, and gratefulness to the Father whom has rescued us from the dominion of darkness.
Read MoreColossians 1:1-6 - What is the true message of the gospel? Jesus is the only one who saves, nothing more and nothing less. This message is being proclaimed and lived out in Colossae in such a powerful way that it, the true message of the gospel, was being heard far and wide.
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