Colossians 1
Much like Galatians, Paul's letter to the church in Colossae serves to warn the believers there of false teachers. In his attempt to do, per OverviewBible.com and the MacArthur Bible Study Commentary (for purchase), Paul seeks to (1) remind believers of who God is and their identity in Christ, and (2) provide practical advice on Christian living.
Colossians is also a prison epistle.
I have many times referenced Colossians 1:16-17 to remind myself of how God is in control and on the subject of free will. Both are weighty topics and underscore the importance of renewal of the mind.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and You ARE in control and thank You for it! My life would be a mess otherwise! Being in control otherwise would mean less of You and more of me - again leading to destruction! Thank You Jesus for what You have done to transform my heart and life to make me more like You. I am blessed beyond what I deserve. Thank You. Yet...again...I am undeserving. I am selfish, etc. Please forgive me Jesus as my sin is great and daily. Help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. v16-17
Much like Galatians, Paul's letter to the church in Colossae serves to warn the believers there of false teachers. In his attempt to do, per OverviewBible.com and the MacArthur Bible Study Commentary (for purchase), Paul seeks to (1) remind believers of who God is and their identity in Christ, and (2) provide practical advice on Christian living.
Colossians is also a prison epistle.
I have many times referenced Colossians 1:16-17 to remind myself of how God is in control and on the subject of free will. Both are weighty topics and underscore the importance of renewal of the mind.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and You ARE in control and thank You for it! My life would be a mess otherwise! Being in control otherwise would mean less of You and more of me - again leading to destruction! Thank You Jesus for what You have done to transform my heart and life to make me more like You. I am blessed beyond what I deserve. Thank You. Yet...again...I am undeserving. I am selfish, etc. Please forgive me Jesus as my sin is great and daily. Help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
