Colossians 2:7 “rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” One of my favorite trees is the mighty oak. Beautiful and strong, it outlasts almost every living thing on the earth. And no matter the strength of the storm, because it’s roots grow wide… Continue reading August 21st – Colossians 2:7
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August 20th – Colossians 4:18
Colossians 4:18 “Remember my chains. Grace be with you.” I often think how wonderful it would have been to be an apostle. To actually walk, talk, and live with Jesus. But the life of an apostle wasn’t easy, comfortable, or physically profitable. And more than just a few of the letters Paul wrote were written… Continue reading August 20th – Colossians 4:18
August 19th – Colossians 1:22
Colossians 1:22 “He has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before Him” The unimaginable violence Jesus suffered is heartbreaking. Yet because of His great sacrifice, we can be reconciled to God. Covered by the blood of Christ, and clothed in… Continue reading August 19th – Colossians 1:22
August 18th – Colossians 2:10
Colossians 2:10 “In Christ you have been brought to fullness” Everyone was born with a God shaped hole. A void in our spirit that can only be filled by our Creator. Sadly, people try to fill this hole with people, drugs, power, fame, or money. None of which can bring us the complete fullness found… Continue reading August 18th – Colossians 2:10
August 17th – Colossians 4:1
Colossians 4:1 “Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.” Our world today is more divided than ever. And hate for one another is running rampant. But as Christians we know better. we know that we all belong one Creator. All are equally loved by God, and… Continue reading August 17th – Colossians 4:1
August 16th – Colossians 1:11
Colossians 1:11 “being strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy;” As I’m sitting here on hold with customer service for almost 30 minutes now, Paul’s prayer for believers to have, through the power of God, enduring and joyful patience resonates loud and clear. This divine strength,… Continue reading August 16th – Colossians 1:11
August 15th – Colossians 3:2
Colossians 3:2 “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” With all the distractions of daily living, it’s easy to set our minds on earthly concerns and priorities. That’s why Paul encourages us to be intentional in our thinking. To instead purposely set our minds on heavenly matters. But what are these things… Continue reading August 15th – Colossians 3:2
August 14th – Colossians 2:14
Colossians 2:14 “Having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.” We are all born sinners who need to be reconciled to our perfect and holy Creator. That’s why we must depend on Jesus. Because He is the only… Continue reading August 14th – Colossians 2:14
August 13th – Colossians 4:12
Colossians 4:12 “Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” So often when we hear of another’s troubles the first thing we say is, “Sending prayers.”… Continue reading August 13th – Colossians 4:12
August 12th – Colossians 1:5
Colossians 1:5 “Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel.” Many are the rewards waiting for us in heaven. Besides the crowns that we will lay at the feet of Jesus, there will be joy, rejoicing, glorified new bodies,… Continue reading August 12th – Colossians 1:5
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