Day 2
Colossians 1:3, 12; 2:7; 3:15–17; 4:2
The central theme of Colossians is Christ. He is exalted and worshiped for
His divine nature, being the Creator and Sustainer of all things, His
preeminence over all creation and over all cosmic rulers and powers, His
redemptive, reconciling work on the cross, defeating the powers of darkness,
being the Head of the church which is His body, being the fulfillment and
substance of Old Testament types and figures, being the believer’s life and
our hope of glory, and so much more!
His divine nature, being the Creator and Sustainer of all things, His
preeminence over all creation and over all cosmic rulers and powers, His
redemptive, reconciling work on the cross, defeating the powers of darkness,
being the Head of the church which is His body, being the fulfillment and
substance of Old Testament types and figures, being the believer’s life and
our hope of glory, and so much more!
As those who have “died” with Christ, “been buried with him in baptism,” and
“raised with him through faith,” our joy and hope do not emanate from any
earthly source or from our religious practices, but from Him. Within the four
chapters of this short epistle, Paul calls us to be: sexually pure,
compassionate, kind, humble, meek, patient, forgiving, loving, peaceful,
obedient, just, wise, gracious, and thankful!
Read through one or more of the following passages from Colossians,
meditating on them, praying them back to God, and using them as a basis for
giving thanks to Him!
Which verse "hit home" for you?
For His Glory.
