Principle In Jesus Name
Let us muse today from Colossians 3:17b,where Paul deals with the principle of in Jesus name. Paul says let everything we do have the endorsement or approval of his name. This will settle all questions we have about doubtful vocations and…
Practice In Jesus Name
Let us muse again today from Colossians 3:17 where Paul deals with the practical element of how we live out our Christian life. Paul first brings up the guide line of our practice in the phrase, "and whatsoever you do in Word and the deed".…
Prayer In Jesus Name
Let us muse today from Colossians 3:17c and the practical element of the Christian life. We have already looked at the practice and principle guidelines for how to live the Christian life. We now will look at the prayer guideline in the phrase…
Scripture Output And Devotion
Let us muse today from Colossians 3:16b and the Scripture output and devotion of God's people. When we constantly take the word in, it will only be natural that we give it out. Paul speaks of two methods of giving it out. One method will…
Scripture Input And Direction
Let us muse again today from Colossians 3:16a and Scripture input that gives direction. In the phrase let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, I am interested in the meaning of the phrase in all wisdom. The word wisdom is…
Poverty Of Scripture Input
Let us muse today from Colossians 3: 16a and the poverty of Scripture input. Paul speaks of the word of Christ dwelling in us richly. The phrase word of Christ tells us that the Bible from cover to cover is the Words of Christ. The word dwell…
The Pleasure Of Peace
Let us muse again today from Colossians 3:15 and the peace that passeth all understanding. Look today at verse 15c, and the pleasures of peace mentioned in the phrase, "and be ye thankful". I cannot imagine that Paul is imprisoned in a Roman…
The Power Of Peace.
Let us muse today from Colossians 3:5 and the peace that passeth all understanding. We find in verse 15b the power of peace. The authority of this peace Paul tells us does not just reach individuals, but it reaches to the body as a whole. When…
Peace That Passeth All Understanding
Let us muse today from Colossians 3:15 and the peace that passeth all understanding. We find in verse 15a the position of peace in the phrase "and let the peace of God rule your heart". This word peace was lived out in the life of the widow…
Girdle Belt Of Love
Let us muse today from Colossians 3:14 and all dressed up with somewhere to go. Today I draw our attention to the character trait of love. This is the girdle belt that holds all of the virtures in balance. It is the first that is mentioned…