Hidden with Christ

Colossians 3:3: For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. This verse speaks of our security in Christ. Look at how carefully it is worded here: our lives are hidden with Christ. When I hear the word “hidden,” I think about hiding possessions to keep them safe. We hide objects … Continue reading Hidden with Christ →

Why We Forgive

When we realize the magnitude of God’s forgiveness towards us, it motivates us to forgive others. We were born with a sinful nature, lost, disobedient, and our sin was offensive to a holy God whose standard is perfection. We deserve nothing from Him; yet He has given us everything. God not only forgave us, which … Continue reading Why We Forgive →

Through Him and For Him

"For by him (Jesus) all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him." Colossians 1:16 Everything was created by Jesus to reflect Jesus, His creative power, His majesty, and to give Him the honor, glory, and praise … Continue reading Through Him and For Him →

Free from Legalism

Note: The following devotional is slightly longer than usual, as it has been adapted from a recent sermon. How would you define freedom? We typically think of freedom as being able to do whatever we want, as not being bound to a set of rules. However, rules are important. From an early age, we are … Continue reading Free from Legalism →

Knowing Jesus

Colossians 2:1-3: "For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you...and for all who have not seen me face to face, 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, … Continue reading Knowing Jesus →