to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:2b-3 Paul is telling the Colossians that the mystery hidden through the ages is that God dwells in you through Jesus Christ. Jesus is the…
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high … Hebrews 1:3 The Colossians were tempted to seek spiritual nourishment…
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 Paul is writing to encourage the church at Colossae that Jesus is better than the other religions, idols, practices, and belief systems. Paul begins his letter with a…
2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone… 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince…
6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6 For us to find true Joy, we must submit to the Glory of God which is found in Jesus.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 God’s love for us is unconditional, personable, and accessible – however we still find ourselves at times unworthy, worn out, burdened by the struggles of life. The good news is…
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore…
“It’s just not fair!” The truth is, life isn’t fair, but the Bible tells us that while we are guaranteed to experience trouble in this life, Jesus can overcome any difficulty we face. This promise assures us that wherever “unfair” puts us, God’s favor and grace will change the narrative of our story! There is…
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 What do you do when you’re not where you used to be, but you’re not where you’re supposed to be? Stay in the boat until you reach the other side.