Colossians 2:6, 7

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness ~ Colossians 2:6, 7


Do you remember the day you received Christ as Lord of your life? Even if you were a child, and you were brought up in a faithful home which followed Christ, and you seemed to always know Jesus was Lord, you received Him. And even though you may not quite remember it, there was a day, perhaps when you decided to be baptized, that you knew for a surety Christ was your Saviour. Or, if you are like me, you know exactly when it was you asked Jesus into your life and heart. The point is, you and I received Christ as our Lord. What a beautiful day that was! Paul is encouraging the Colossian church to remember and to continue to pursue the prize of living a life which is founded on the faith and hope we were taught. The beginning of our life was to receive Him. I like that. It means there is an action we have to perform. Our loving Father and God of Jesus Christ is always waiting for us…but we have to receive! After that, we have to live in Him, which involves steps: we must be rooted in Him. That is, our very soul must dig deep into being a true follower of Christ, learning and growing in His likeness. We must be built up, that is in faith, love and holiness. Next we must be established. That is to know for a surety that we are His and He is ours. It is to know that nothing can take us away from Him, nothing in this world or that is other-worldly. And fourth, to overflow with thankfulness for the cross of Christ, for His shed blood which brings us into fellowship and communion with Him. We are now called children of God, co-heirs with Christ! Praise God from whom all mercies flow!

Pastor Julia

 

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