Verse of the Day 10/6

Colossians 2:6-7 Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, overflowing with gratitude. (HCSB)

 

We'll continue our theme from John 3:30 "He must become greater, I must become less" and how it relates to "making Jesus famous".  Today's verses in Colossians 2 gives an indication that "living a life that shows" should be "a given" in a life of faith in Christ.  Walking in Him is a continual day to day process, not put down and taken up again on Sunday.  Being rooted involves getting to know Him better, developing our roots, becoming secure in our faith and our understanding.  Being established shows on the surface that such roots are in place, able to withstand the trials and storms in life.  The last part "over flowing with gratitude" can sometimes be the most challenging aspect, especially while in or after having just come through the storm.

 

There are other times when those storms (over time) actually help to ground us, root us, and to establish or re-establish our faith.  13 years ago today, our son Jeff was in an accident which left him with a TBI and permanently disabled.  It was the biggest trial in our family's lives.  There were dark days and nights but we've come through with stronger faith with grateful hearts for Jeff's life today and how he desires to make Jesus famous.  Jeff's is a life that shows, he has a Light that glows.

 

A Life That Shows -   Commissioned

 

You need a life that shows
Every single day, every way
Light that glows
You need a life that shows

 

People deal with you every day
They see you come, and likewise go
They listen to the words that you say
What you stand for they dont they know
A little upward show will let them know
It's the Lord you stand for

 

You need a life that shows
You need a to be a light -
(Light that glows)

 

One of Jeff's sayings is "hope is my favorite thing to have".  His hope is in the Lord and it shines in Jeff.

 

In Christ,
Mike

 

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Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace  NIV

Colossians 2:4-7  Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Christ versus the Colossian Heresy

 

4 I am saying this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive arguments. 5 For I may be absent in body, but I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how well ordered you are and the strength of your faith in Christ.

 

6 Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, overflowing with gratitude.