Colossians 1: From
Paul, who by God's will is an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother
Timothy—
2 To God's people in Colossae, who are our faithful friends in union
with Christ:
May God our
Father give you grace and peace.
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Living in a new
city was exciting in the beginning, but after a while, I wanted to do things
with people. The small town I was in had different music, food and activities
that I was not familiar with. I met people, but something was off.
- I was seeking commonalities from a social perspective.
- I wanted to have the same ”fun” I had when I walked away from GOD.
- I was looking for more of the same thing I was used to when I was in college.
Paul classifies the
people at Colossae as “faithful friends.” This is a group of people who put
their faith in CHRIST into action. The commonality was their union in JESUS.
My Observations
- Unity in CHRIST can bring me a wide range of friends.
- GOD’s will brings me together with people who seek HIS kingdom.
- My faith in CHRIST unites me with others who are faithful to HIM.
Faith is the
substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen. I place my
entire hope in CHRIST as I muddle through this thing called life. When I meet
others who feel the same way about CHRIST, we bond in a way that is different
from the world.
We seek GOD’s
kingdom together, facing opposition from those in the world who may have
succumb to its seductive pleasures. I am glad GOD enables me to enjoy life
while srving HIM and guides me away from forgetting I am HIS.
Challenge
- What stands out in the writer’s greeting?
- Have you ever met some “friends” that do not have GOD’s interest in mind?
- Will you add “faith” in CHRIST to your list of qualities when it comes to choosing friends today?
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