We 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 MoreWe are called to be followers of Jesus Christ. As we reflect the true image and love of Jesus to those around us, others will come to truly know the church of Jesus Christ.
Read MoreJust as Jesus sharing the water of life to the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4), the church built by Jesus will be "messy" as she will be comprised of people from different backgrounds. We are to follow Jesus' example in acknowledging sins, but don't let those sins keep us from sharing the love and goodness of Jesus Christ.
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 MorePaul lived His life to make the mystery of Jesus known, "Christ in us! The Hope of Glory". Christianity is a relationship with Jesus, not a denomination, religion or philosophy... and our greatest joy is the intimacy we have with Him. We build our lives on Jesus! ~ the truth and hope of the gospel and God's love for us.
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 MoreWe have been rescued from the dominion of darkness into the Kingdom of the one who is before all things and in him all things hold together!
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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