“All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all its truth.” — Colossians 1:6 (NIV) As we struggle in the United States to properly identify ourselves as Christians in our culture, it is good […]
03/12/24 Daily Devotion – Good morning, God’s saints!
“To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.” — Colossians 1:2 (NASB) This morning we begin a series of devotions on the book of Colossians. This is a letter written by the apostle Paul. It was common, in those days, to have a […]
08/06/22 Daily Devotion – God’s rescue provides a second chance at life!
“For He rescued us from the dominion of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.” (Col. 1:13) In a study of the kingdom of God, it is important to see that when we contrast the kingdom of this world and the kingdom of God, the contrast is as stark as light […]
06/01/22 Daily Devotion – True hope = Christ in you!
“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.” (Colossians 1:27, NIV84) What is the “hope of glory”? It is a hope that clings to the certainty that, just as Jesus lives within us through this life, we will […]
05/30/22 Daily Devotion – The hope that SAVES you!
“But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been […]
02/4/22 Daily Devotion – Conversational Witnessing!
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Colossians 4:6, NIV) One of the most effective ways that we have to share the love of Christ with the people around us is in our everyday conversations. So, it is no surprise that this is […]
02/2/22 Daily Devotion – The other side of being firmly rooted!
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.” (Colossians 4:2–4, NIV) The truth of these verses is […]
02/1/22 Daily Devotion – Why do you do what you do?
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:17, NIV) Have you ever asked the question, “What am I doing all this for?” This is a very important question. It is critical that we understand our […]
01/31/22 Daily Devotion – Are you Firmly Rooted?
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” (Col. 3:16 NIV) Paul’s appeal in this verse is for us to “let the word of Christ dwell in us […]
01/29/22 Daily Devotion – Peace!
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15 NIV) First, I want to say that I do not think the concept of “peace” in the Scriptures can be overemphasized. I believe the concept of true peace goes back to […]
