Living for Jesus (Nov 27)
Heresy that Jesus is neither central nor supreme is undermining the Colossian church. And Paul’s responds to these false teachings by upholding Christ as the Preeminent Head of the church and speaks against man-made regulations and ritualistic worship. Instead Paul encourages them to pursue a godly life befitting those who are risen with Christ.
Lord, we’ll Seek Things of Above:
Since you have been raised to
New Life with Christ, seek those
things which are above… Set
your minds on things above , not
on things on the earth (Col 3:1-2).
Put on the new man who is renewed..
Put on tender mercies, kindness,
humility, meekness, longsuffering;
bearing with one another, and
forgiving one another… But above
all these things, put on love (v10-14).
Let the message about Christ in all
its richness, fill your lives. Counsel
each other with all the wisdom He
gives. Sing spiritual songs to God
with thankful hearts (v16). Amen.
Lord, help me to seek things which
are above and not things on earth.
Help me trust in the realities of Your
kingdom and see with eyes of faith.
Help me to better understand
the changes that salvation brings.
Help me live as a brand new person
that I do not have to yield to sin.
For the same power that raised
Christ from the dead is available
to me to live as I should. Amen.
Lord, grant me the grace to put
to death vices like anger & critical
language and put on Your virtues.
Help me Lord to be tender hearted,
merciful & forbearing towards others.
Help me to love and be forgiving
just as You have loved & forgive me.
Help me to recognise and discern
what is worthy of confrontation
and correction; and what I should
just graciously let it go. Amen.
Lord, we want to be filled with truth of Christ and to live purposeful lives. But we can be confused for the world is full of lies & unholy agendas. Help us focus & know You more as. we fill our hearts and minds with. Your words and spiritual songs. And may our hearts and spirits be more sensitive to Your Voice and. Your Will. In Jesus’ name. Amen.