Read Colossians 1:14-18
Bound in Jesus
14 in whom we have
redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15 He is the image of the invisible God,
the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things
in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or
rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17 He is
before all things, and in him all things hold together.
WHAT do you think of being bound? Likely you hate the
thought, don’t you? “Bound” is being all tied up, unable to do what you want. If
you are bound to the mortgage, you are forced to be bound to work you might not
like. Sadly, too many people feel bound to circumstances out of their control. And
even worse, the world has an aversion to being bound to Jesus.
But what happens
if you are bound to Jesus? Wonderful things happen, that’s what. Bound to
Jesus, you have “redemption through the forgiveness of your sins”. Bound to
Jesus you are safe in the power of the God, who created the heavens and the
earth. Bound to Jesus, you live in the authority of the one who holds “all
things together”.
Those are amazing
statements aren’t they? With worshipful words, Paul always elevates Jesus to
the heights of your mind as he describes the everlasting truths of the eternal
God. He constantly declares Jesus’ majesty to say to the world, “Jesus has the
power and the authority to save you to eternal life. See Jesus, and you will
see God.”
Do you believe that
great, eternal truth? I pray so. Because when you are bound to Jesus, you are
bound for your eternal heavenly home!
A Moment’s Thought: Bound in Jesus, you are bound to truly
enjoy life.
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