Colossians 1:24-27
Now I rejoice what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness—the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
God gave Paul a commission to do certain things, and He has done the same with each one of us. We are Christ’s servants, and we each have very specific jobs that God wants to do through us…
Christ is in us, the beautiful mystery that was withheld from previous generations, but now revealed through Jesus’ ministry. He is here, working in and through us, like never before. Not only should we praise God for that, but we should not ignore it, and rather take advantage of this gift!
Today’s picture would be the setting out on a mission, travelers with staff in hand, and a solid purpose. Reminds me of the fellowship of the ring, setting out with Gandalf—a strong wizard who could protect them and guide them. God has a purpose that He wants accomplished…and He wants us to do it, but He’s not sending us out alone, He’s coming with us to lead and guide us…
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