I Thank God For You

"Although I am far from you, my spirit is with you and I rejoice in recalling how well-disciplined you are and how firm in the faith of Christ. If you have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord, let Him be your doctrine. Be rooted and built up in Him; let faith be your principle, as you were taught, and your thanksgiving overflowing. See that no one deceives you with philosophy or any hollow discourse: these are merely human doctrines not inspired by Christ but by the wisdom of this world. For in Him dwells the fullness of God in bodily form. He is the head of all cosmic power and authority, and in Him you have everything." - Colossians 2:4-10

Paul sent this letter to the Christians in Colossae around the year 62. He was so proud of their faith and the way they were moving forward with their faith. While I was reading this passage today, I thought of you who read these messages daily. I felt like Paul who wrote to encourage but I also feel proud that you have truly taken these messages to heart and are learning to walk with Jesus. It really makes me so happy when some of you write back with questions or comments because all of this is for the glory of God's kingdom here on earth, and this sharing increases your own faith.

Besides giving thanks to God for your faith, like Paul does in this passage, I also want to remind you of this commitment to Christ. Following God is a commitment that should encompass every area of your life, not just time in church. In every move you make and every person you meet, let the life of Jesus Christ be on your mind. Your fears and your goals need to be given over to Him in full trust, something that does take time to do. But make sure your intentions are pure; do away with horoscopes or even telling people what sign you are. Stars and planets don't govern or tell you about your life, but only Jesus Christ, who Paul calls the head of all cosmic power and authority in this letter, can direct you and be with you in life. God is a God of fullness and abundance, filling you with all you need as you need it. In Jesus, you do have everything.

Today's Prayer:
Lord God, thank You for the faithful people who love you and do Your will. Lord, look at our hearts and our desire to please You instead of the sins we commit. Help us to stay firm in You and trust in You. In Your Name we pray, amen.