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Monday, March 16, 2015

GIVING THANKS TO GOD

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17
            Each day that we live is a new opportunity to do something worthwhile for the kingdom of God.  We can live for ourselves, thus placing our own importance above all others or we can surrender our will to Almighty God and in so doing enrich our lives.  That is where the blessings come from, by following God’s lead.  Do you realize that God will bless whatever you say or do in His name?  Our lives should be ones of gratitude for the second chance we have been given through Christ’s death. 
        Peter takes the time in this chapter to state clearly what behavioral characteristics we are to put to death and what ones we are to embrace.  That leads us to verse 17 shown above.  If we strive to imitate Christ in our daily lives we will grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord.  When we do that we will begin to have a greater and deeper understanding regarding how God’s economy works.  His love and graciousness towards His creation become clearer when we read in scripture what He has done for man down through the ages. 
            We deserve nothing but punishment for the lives we have lived up to our salvation.  If you happen to think you weren’t such a bad person prior to your conversion, think again.  Scripture clearly tells us in Romans 3:23 that all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory.  If it weren’t true then Christ would never have had to die.  His death was the supreme sacrifice that provided a cleansing for all sin.  A clean slate was provided for all men.  Would they accept it?  Most have not.  Those who have followed what scripture mandates will thank God for what He has done and will do in their lives each day as they serve Him.  Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
NOTE from the Asbury Bible Commentary re: the reason the letter was written:  A strange teaching was being (promoted) at Colossae. No exposition of this heresy exists; its features must be inferred from what Paul says in argument against it.  A heretical form of human philosophy seemed to promise its adherents protection from evil powers through ascetic legalism (leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial, especially for spiritual improvement). The apostle's antidote to these claims is a strong doctrine of Christ's sovereignty.