Colossians 1 - 2.5.24

Scripture

Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭NLT

”For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.“

Observation

Paul and Timothy are writing the church in Colosse. They are writing to encourage them to continue to live godly lives. They are writing to tell them how they are thankful for them and how they are continuously praying for them. They want to encourage them to stand firm and stay strong in the faith they have in Jesus. They must remain strong in telling others about the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Application

The greatest love story ever told…the story of Jesus. ❤️

It’s such a simple yet beautiful message. That God loves us so much, that He humbled Himself to become man. He left the comforts of Heaven. He came to earth and showed us how to live. He chose to serve and not be served. He lived a sinless life, and yet He died a sinners death. He willingly laid His life down on the cross to pay for the world’s sins. So now everyone who puts their faith in Jesus, and turns from their sinful way of living, is now reconciled to a Holy God.

‭”For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.“-John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭

It’s a message that this world desperately needs to hear right now. It has the power to save lives. It has the power to change lives. Paul has seen it firsthand with the church in Colosse. He has seen it personally with his own life. Who do we know can benefit from hearing the gospel message of Jesus today?

Prayer

Father God, thank You for Your endless love for me. You left Your home in Heaven, so that I can have a home in Heaven. You became poor, so I can be rich. You died for me, so I can live with You. You have given us the perfect love story to share with others. I pray that I can do my part and tell others about the love You have for them. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. 🙏🏽

-Moses Gaddi