October 9, 2024 LET
Colossians 3:14-16a “And above all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. And let the peace of Christ rule in your heart, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of
Christ richly dwell within you,”
In scripture, the word ‘let’ is a powerful word. To ‘let’ something take place implies that there is the power and the ability to cause it to happen. As a background for the verses above, I encourage you to read all of Colossians 3. Colossians 3 gives a clear and practical view of the life God has planned for us. This chapter is about ‘seeking the things above,’ ‘setting our minds,’ knowing ‘we have died and our life is hidden,’ ‘laying aside,’ and ‘putting on the new self.’ The life God has for us is supreme to any other life; and this life is not just in theory, but is real and is readily available. “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen.” 2 Corinthians 1:20. Today’s point is about LETTING. The things of God, His promises and His ways are knocking at our door, ready to come in and be our life. We do not have to convince God to make His promises real; He is more than ready for us to experience His life in us. God has done all that is necessary for us to live life as He designed it to be lived, even in a fallen world where sins abounds for those who do not know Him. We do not have to understand in order to ‘let;’ all we must do is to believe, embrace and receive from God what He offers. I know that sounds oversimplified, but it is just that simple-it’s not cheap-God paid a great price for us to live the life He has for us. In fact, not letting the things of God become real in us must grieve the heart of God. Also, the instructions from God to ‘let’ these things be ours is not a suggestion but rather a command; God instructs us to ‘let’ because He loves us and desires the best for us. One of the things we are to ‘let’ happen is that we are to let the peace of God rule in our hearts. One might question whether or not that is really possible considering the world in which we live. A key factor in letting His peace rule in our hearts is to believe in the deepest part of our being that God is in total control, that He alone in sovereign, that He is all-wise and all-powerful, AND to know how it all ends-He will make all things right, evil will be done away with, and we will spend eternity with Him. Sure, there will be bumps in the road and probably some pot holes, but He comforts us on the journey and He uses all things for good to those who love Him. So, take heart-it’s gonna be fine! And, let the things of God be ours.
Colossians 3:1 “If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”
Blessings, Buddy
Colossians 3:14-16a “And above all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. And let the peace of Christ rule in your heart, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of
Christ richly dwell within you,”
In scripture, the word ‘let’ is a powerful word. To ‘let’ something take place implies that there is the power and the ability to cause it to happen. As a background for the verses above, I encourage you to read all of Colossians 3. Colossians 3 gives a clear and practical view of the life God has planned for us. This chapter is about ‘seeking the things above,’ ‘setting our minds,’ knowing ‘we have died and our life is hidden,’ ‘laying aside,’ and ‘putting on the new self.’ The life God has for us is supreme to any other life; and this life is not just in theory, but is real and is readily available. “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen.” 2 Corinthians 1:20. Today’s point is about LETTING. The things of God, His promises and His ways are knocking at our door, ready to come in and be our life. We do not have to convince God to make His promises real; He is more than ready for us to experience His life in us. God has done all that is necessary for us to live life as He designed it to be lived, even in a fallen world where sins abounds for those who do not know Him. We do not have to understand in order to ‘let;’ all we must do is to believe, embrace and receive from God what He offers. I know that sounds oversimplified, but it is just that simple-it’s not cheap-God paid a great price for us to live the life He has for us. In fact, not letting the things of God become real in us must grieve the heart of God. Also, the instructions from God to ‘let’ these things be ours is not a suggestion but rather a command; God instructs us to ‘let’ because He loves us and desires the best for us. One of the things we are to ‘let’ happen is that we are to let the peace of God rule in our hearts. One might question whether or not that is really possible considering the world in which we live. A key factor in letting His peace rule in our hearts is to believe in the deepest part of our being that God is in total control, that He alone in sovereign, that He is all-wise and all-powerful, AND to know how it all ends-He will make all things right, evil will be done away with, and we will spend eternity with Him. Sure, there will be bumps in the road and probably some pot holes, but He comforts us on the journey and He uses all things for good to those who love Him. So, take heart-it’s gonna be fine! And, let the things of God be ours.
Colossians 3:1 “If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”
Blessings, Buddy
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