[Originally posted in a WhatsApp group (KD) as a daily reading update (reflection) from each chapter of the Bible]
COLOSSIANS 1:15
"He is the image of the invisible God,
the firstborn over all creation."
Has anybody seen God? Jesus is the
exact representation of God in personal (bodily) form. A mere man is created in
God's image, but in Jesus dwells the fullness of God.
O what an amazing grace that my
glorious Creator had laid aside His glory to come to earth in a bodily form
that I may know Him and enjoy Him in His kingdom!
My life is for Him,
living for His glory, to please Him, to know Him and cherish Him evermore, and
to delight in the cause of His fame, Amen!
COLOSSIANS 1:3-4
TODAY IS SUNDAY, See you all in the
Church! As Apostle Paul rejoiced in hearing how Colossians were growing in
their faith and in their love for one another, may we hear from one another how
we are growing in faith and in loving one another!
We cannot hear unless somebody
speaks up. Also, we cannot hear unless we listen. So, let our Sunday Meeting be
a time of talking and listening to others. In other words, Sunday fellowship is
not just about singing, praying, and listening to a sermon, it is also about having
a CONVERSATION with one another. Do not underestimate the power of
conversation in the church!
COLOSSIANS 2:8
“Beware lest anyone
cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of
men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to
Christ.”
The word of God is the supreme authority above
all ideas. This is a perfect verse to counsel a schizophrenic person.
COLOSSIANS 3:17
"And whatever you do in word
or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father
through Him."
Thankfulness is one of the repeated
themes in this book of Colossians (1:3, 12; 2:7; 3:15, 17; 4:2) Oh! How God
wants us to be thankful people!
The root meaning of 'giving
thanks' is gratefulness. It is a response to the grace of God. Since we
have received and built our life upon His grace, we are to be thankful people
at all times, in all places, and in every work.
I am commanded not only to do
everything for the glory of God (1Cor.10:31) but also to do
everything giving thanks to God. Lord, help me be thankful!
COLOSSIANS 4:3
"meanwhile praying also for
us, that God would open to us a door for the word"
Paul, a godly and prayerful man
doesn't rely on his prayer alone. He seeks out the prayer of others. Whose
prayers? The ordinary Christians of Colossae. No matter who or what, everyone
needs the prayers of others. No matter how immature one may be, if one is a
Christian, his prayer is effective, because it comes up to the throne of Grace.
When was the last time I sent out
prayer requests? And how often have I offered to pray for others? I am afraid
they are as little as a drop of water in a thirsty man's cup!
Lord, humble me to
always fall before Your throne of Grace, Amen!