Read Colossians 2:1-5
Blessed Assurance
2 For I want you to
know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all
who have not seen me face to face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being
knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding
and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of
wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this in order that no one may delude you with
plausible arguments. 5 For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit,
rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
ONE of the most pleasant realities for someone who has lead
people in various endeavors, whether it be an athletic team, a business, a
church or countless other organizations, is to know that people have changed
for the better because they led that organization.
Paul’s letters
that form much of the New Testament are to churches he has planted and people
he has taught the “knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ”. He reminds
them how he still strives for them as he continues to teach Christ, and he assures
them they are still firm in their faith for Jesus.
Repeatedly, Paul’s
letters remind the churches that circumstances may have changed, people may
have changed, his relationship with them may have changed, liars may try to
change them, but Jesus has not changed! As Paul has led them in their
participation in the church they have not only become better people, “the
mystery and wisdom of Jesus Christ” has saved them.
Paul has left a
remarkable legacy.
A Moment’s Thought: What is your legacy?
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