You are Complete in Him
Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 2:1-12. Paul tells the Colossians that he wants them to know the great concern he has for them and those at Laodicea. Laodicea was a city of Phrygia, not far from Colosse, and it was the seat of the Christian church.
Even though they had never met him, Paul wanted them to know of his concern for them. He wanted them to be comforted, and knit together in love. His desire for them was that they might have wisdom and knowledge of God the Father and of Jesus Christ.
Paul says he was writing to tell them this because he didn’t want them to let anybody deceive them with enticing words. Paul told them even though he wasn’t physically there with them he was there in spirit. Paul said he found joy in seeing the firm stand of their faith in Christ.
Paul encouraged them since they have received Christ to stay rooted and grounded in the faith and to be overflowing with thankfulness. He warns them again not to let anybody deceive them through philosophy and turn them to the ways of the world, and away from Christ.
Paul reminded them that Christ in His body inhabits the completeness of the Godhead, and that the believers are complete in Him. Paul told them that Christ is the head of all principality and power. He reminded them that they were circumcised through Christ, not by a physical procedure, but by a spiritual procedure, in the cutting away of their sinful nature.
Paul proclaims that we, all believers, are buried with Christ in baptism and raised to walk in a new life of faith through the mighty power of God, who raised Jesus Christ from the dead.
Daily Bible Reading:
Colossians 2:1-12
1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.
6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Things to think about:
- What was Paul’s concern for the Colossians?
- Why did Paul want the Colossians to know of his concern for them?
- Have you been circumcised of the old sinful nature through Christ? If not, why not accept him as your Lord and Savior today?
Prayer of the Day:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Colossians which reminds us that when we accepted Christ as our Savior we were circumcised of the old nature and put on a new nature through Him. Help us to stand firm in our faith and not let anyone deceive us. Help us to always show our thankfulness to You for all You have done for us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. We love You, LORD. Amen.
Daily Bible Verse:
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
– Colossians 2:6-7
Featured Book:
The Book of Colossians: Paul’s Letter to Colosse
by Deborah H. Bateman.
The Book of Colossians: Paul’s Letter to Colosse is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman. This book is a study of the book of Colossians from the Old Testament of the Bible. The Book of Colossians is one of the Apostle Paul’s letters. In this letter Paul acknowledges the people of Colosse for their faith in Jesus Christ, their love of the saints, and their hope in heaven.
Paul encourages the Colossians to walk worthy of the Lord, to put their hope in the gospel, and to let the peace of God rule in their hearts. Paul also discusses with the people of Colosse how to have relationships that are pleasing to God. Paul reminds them of the great sacrifice that the Lord Jesus Christ made for them on the cross and encourages them to redeem the time.
The Book of Colossians: Paul’s Letter to Colosse contains eight Daily Bible Reading lessons, which can be used as a personal or group Bible study. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, several questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer to go along with the lesson. Our desire is that this book will help you to have a better understanding of Paul’s letter to the Colossians and how you can apply his message to your life today.
For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.
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