170 Freedom and Fresh Starts

Colossians 1–4, TBC Book Two, Chapter 170
A sense of urgency drove Epaphrus to Rome. After Paul led him to the Lord, he brought the gospel to Colossae. But now that church was slipping into ideas contrary to God’s word. Paul realized he could not leave Rome to assist Epaphrus—but he could wield the power of a persuasive letter.

Paul, an apostle by God’s will, and Timothy, our brother, to the holy ones in Christ at Colossae.

We thank God for you because of your faith in Christ Jesus and love for all the saints. . . .

Do not let anyone take you captive to deceptive philosophies, based on human traditions. Christ is head over all power and authority. By placing your faith in Christ, you have been buried with him in baptism and raised to new life. . . .

Therefore, do not let anyone tempt you with a false humility based on rigid practices, and don’t be fooled by someone professing visions with revelations that are not really from God. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 170, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Let the peace of Christ fill your heart: Feed your spirit with songs of praise, and your spirit will feed you.
     A promise to cling to: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” Colossians 3:15-16 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Grace Got You  MercyMe     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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