Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 In the first part of Colossians 3 we have the ‘put-off’ and ‘put-on’ verses. Our lives as Christians are to be completely different from how they were before we accepted the salvation of God. Everything about… Continue reading Choices of the Chosen
Author: Carolyn Dawson
Out With The Old
Put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Colossians 3:10 New things are something that most of us enjoy getting, wearing or using. Something as simple as putting on a new item of clothing can actually give you a little boost because it makes you feel… Continue reading Out With The Old
Keep Looking Up
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 When your mind is on something in particular, your focus is continually driven in that direction until a satisfactory conclusion is achieved. As a Christian, the things we focus on are (or should be) different to those of… Continue reading Keep Looking Up
Collective Individuals
Holding fast to the Head, from whom the whole body, nourished and knit together through its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God. Colossians 2:19 The decision to trust Jesus and hand your life over to the will of God, is most certainly a solo act. There is no such thing… Continue reading Collective Individuals
Unravelling the Mystery
The mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. Colossians 1:26 I enjoy reading, and I have gone through quite a number of books over the years, but I particularly enjoy a good mystery. Stories that can take you on a journey as you try to unravel the secrets that are… Continue reading Unravelling the Mystery
Completely Forgiven
Cancelling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands; this he set aside, nailing it to the cross. Colossians 2:14 When it comes to Easter, the way that society celebrates this occasion and the way the Church celebrates it, are worlds apart. As the Christian observes the bitter-sweet scene of cross… Continue reading Completely Forgiven
Secure Future
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 Two verses, four truths. If you accepted Jesus as your Saviour, you have been forgiven, redeemed, delivered and transferred. There is no longer any fear… Continue reading Secure Future
Equipped For Endurance
Being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy. Colossians 1:11 Can you guess what part of this verse my mind focused on first? The answer is, ‘for all endurance and patience’. Did you guess right, or did you give me a bit more spiritual credit? To… Continue reading Equipped For Endurance
He Loved First
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3 The only way for us to learn and understand the depth of steadfast love and faithfulness, is by following the ways of God and the example of the Lord Jesus. We love… Continue reading He Loved First
Care Instructions
He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep”. John 21:17 Jesus… Continue reading Care Instructions
