Colossians 2:8-11, “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of …
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Providing Greater Shade And Beauty
Colossians 2:6-7, “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” Paul repeated in Colossians 2:6, what he said previously in Colossians 1:10, “So as to walk in a manner worthy of the …
The Power Of Encouragement
Colossians 2:2-3, “That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and of wisdom and knowledge of God’s mystery in Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Do you realize that when you are discouraged and downcast, you …
The Competitive Advantage
Colossians 1:9-10, “And so from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing him, bearing fruit in every good work …
The Solution
Colossians 1:3-5a, “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven.” My dear mother was a prayer warrior …
When Your Earthen Jar Needs Filling
Philippians 4:19, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to the riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” How do you maintain peace and joy in all circumstances? David said in Psalm 23:1, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” That is the prescription for having contentment as we have God’s …
Learning Contentment
Philippians 4:11-13, “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I …
Built-In Radar
Philippians 4:8-9, “Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and see in me – practice these things, and …
The Antidote
Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” How do you worry less? Telling yourself to quit worrying is not the …
A Lesson on Reasonableness
Philippians 4:5, ESV, “Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand.” What is Paul teaching and instructing in Philippians 4:5, by that word, “reasonableness” used in the ESV? The HCSB version states Philippians 4:5 this way, “Let your graciousness be known to everyone.” The New King James says, “Let your gentleness …