Gentle in spirit, lowly in mind; We should not be cruel, harsh, and cold toward one another. Verse 14 sums it up, and the preceding characteristics should all be seen in light of the love God commands us to have for one another. —Stalter A SONG coupled with SERVICE But if we love God, shouldn't we be free from fear? But of the millions who have peeled potatoes all over the world, Gerald Pereth was one who saw his opportunity for achievement in doing the job better than anyone else. WHILE taking the back roads to a neighboring town recently, I drove around a bend and suddenly came upon a very narrow railroad underpass. 13:53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58). I want to eliminate all of it with one prayer of confession and repentance. Then, let there go forth from you, not stiffly and artificially, but spontaneously and gladly and lovingly, streams of overflowing benignity and benevolence; rich and gracious influences of holy zeal and love and joy; to the glory of God, celebrated in songs of praise; and the edifying of the church, in wise teaching and admonition. 6:8). Kindness is Christianity with its working clothes on. The new birth creates a new appetite and requires a new diet. MARY WILDER TILESTON, And above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness. "I wonder why they don't widen this thing so it's not so hard to drive through." Phil. In chapters 1-2, Paul has maintained that Christ is "all-sufficient" in matters of salvation and overcoming sin - cf. Two animals, Mole and Rat, meet Friend and Helper, who personifies God. Rest your assurance on God’s love in your heart— not on the fear in your mind. They testified concerning his great power and might and their realization that the Lord was with him. The major head-line declares: Entire World Celebrates the Risen Christ, and then the balance of the page tells how men and nations go on disregarding the blessings and grace which Christ by His death and resurrection provides. A survey by the Families and Work Institute found that 70 percent of people in the United States often dream about doing something different for a living. AMEN. With practice, anyone can master the art of thankfulness. and proceed to live as though we had never heard of the Savior's return. Often at the bottom of a manuscript he would write the letters INDNJC, standing for the Latin words. Col 2:10 2. . The fact is most, if not all of us, give a If I have the gift of health, When I’m about to leave the house, sometimes my wife, Martie, stops me and says, “You can’t go to the office dressed like that!” It’s usually something about the tie not matching the jacket or the color of the slacks being out of sync with the sportcoat. --Strong (From Back to the Bible), COLOSSIANS 3:12-14 - F B Meyer - CHRISTIAN LIVING, COLOSSIANS 3:12, 13, 14, Ephesians 6:13, 14,15, 16, 17. Yet someday everyone will bow before Him and give Him the honor due His name (Phil 2:9, 10, 11-note). Because I think he would have worked for a long time more if he could have, yet he accepted that with all of his heart and was ready to go to heaven.". By yielding to the Holy Spirit, we can have such a strong assurance of doing the Father's will that we'll be able to engage in every endeavor with zest and enthusiasm. Then the hymns of praise, the fellowship of believers, and the preaching of the Word will bless your soul! In this city Protestants live on the east bank and … Our situation may be difficult. And when we are fainting and ready to fail, --COLOSSIANS 3:12-13 (R. V.), IT is not the deed we do, Centuries ago the psalmist offered a prayer that we would be wise to echo: "Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips" (Psalm 141:3-note). While that may sound cynical, it's a realistic view of our lives--if we have no belief in a world to come. One rejects the urge to repay gossip with gossip and a bad turn with a worse turn. In chapter one, Paul commended the Colossians for their faithful witness. 3 For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When you are focused upon praising God, upon worshiping Him, upon thanking Him for all He has done for you, it will keep you in His presence, mindful of His mercy and His grace, mindful of your own unworthiness. - Jeanette Clift George, Travel Tips From A Reluctant Traveler, 1987FROM BIBLE.ORG, Coffee Breaks - The old plumber was admonishing his young helper, who was always taking coffee breaks. The forgiveness we offer is superficial, and it is given with a selfish motive. --R W De Haan, Whatever you are working on, The Greek word means arbitrate. Isa. —Dawe And that will require God's enabling grace. Keep your honor, your distance, and your close touch with God. Where Christ dwells in heaven's day! It might have ended there, except for the sight of our tame mallards on the pond. Sometimes it seems as if God allows circumstances into our lives that are harming us and are without sense or plan. Instead of stretching or bending the truth to serve our own agenda, let's heed the words of Scripture: "Do not lie to one another" (Colossians 3:9-note). For a vast portion of the workforce, that's the best reason they can muster for going to the job each day. 2010 is here. He was a remarkable person. HENRY SCOTT HOLLAND He could see only two options–leave and be happy, or stay and be miserable. We need to examine ourselves and see where we have been, where we are and where the Lord want… —Bosch “Let Christ’s peace be arbiter in your hearts; to this peace you were called” (Col 3:15 NEB). All Christians have the same employer-- “I’m impressed by the radishes, “ I said. The honking out of the night sent little arrows of prompting deep into their wild yesterdays. Though the deed be never so fair, The Bible says, "Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him" (Colossians 3:9, 10-note). —Sper 37-39 Potato Peeler, To suggest that peeling potatoes offers an opportunity for success would provoke a laugh from most people. Out of Bounds! Paul instructed Christians to work "not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. Colossians 3:1-11 Raised with Christ “If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Marriage: Forgiving and Forbearing. It's morning already. There were no reprisals. 9:7). We can succumb to selfish, earthbound thoughts, blurring our view of anything beyond the end of our nose. Because Isaac gladly gave up his own personal desires, it pleased God to refer to Himself as "the God of Isaac. COLOSSIANS 3:17 - PRACTICING GOD'S PRINCIPLES BY THEODORE EPP. --R W De Haan. When tempted to explore a forbidden area, don't be foolish. Humility enables us to be servants instead of insisting that others serve us. How will doing your work "as to the Lord" change your attitude and work habits? But on my return trip, I noticed that all the cars were negotiating the underpass quite well. My Father's own Son, the Savior of men, And again, "Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men" (Col 3:23-note). He wants us to look like Jesus in our character. Husbands and wives who both have careers generally agree that it is only fair for them to divide household chores. "The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me." There can never be unity in the church unless we are willing to tolerate one another. —D. But God is not kidding. Christians are a "heavenly" people. Even if no one shows appreciation for your hard work, you can be sure that one day the Lord will reward you (Colossians 3:23, 24-note). It must show that we have put away our old life of sin and have set our mind on things above. If you sense your spiritual well drying up, drive your pipe deeper. F. W. H. MYERS, LET this be thy whole endeavor, this thy prayer, this thy desire,--that thou mayest be stripped of all selfishness, and with entire simplicity follow Jesus only. In His presence there is peace. "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground." To live for the things of this world is to miss life’s best. Here in Colossians 3 verses 12-17 we are given clear and cogent instruction on what the new person in Christ looks like. Till the final victory’s won. Lord, grant to me a loving heart, He knew it was a church under attack by false teachers, so he prayed fervently for this congregation (Colossians 1:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14-note; Col 2:4, 5, 6, 7-note). The Son of God was rejected by His countrymen because they didn't feel He had adequate training or the right family background (Mt. Learn to give, and not to take; to drown your own hungry wants in the happiness of lending yourself to fulfil the interests of those nearest or dearest. What you do might seem far removed from the grand design and purpose of God's kingdom. “I had to see you. Only to the extent that we serve and forgive can we become like Jesus. --Colossians 3:4-note. Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. According to a New York Times article, the historic structures are in advanced stages of disrepair, and buyers must restore each property "consistent with its historical architecture." ‘The haulers are some of the very lowest. The happiness that service gives This is not singing from our hearts. NOTHING IS more disastrous than aimless drift! His goal was to fulfill all righteousness by doing His Father's will. The Biggest Book. CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible (Hardcover), by Calvin Wittman on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 7:00 AM. —David C. Egner. "Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them" (Ps. Before long it was cold and dead. Yet time does strange things. In reviewing Isaac's life, we should also take special note of his spirit of meekness. In a few minutes, however, an officer stopped to ask him whether he could assist him in any way. His work was his ministry, and he loved his work; my, did he love his work. They are fine. One of the paintings by Deitz, titled Unsung, depicts a crew of four mechanics who are working on a dive bomber. It's a great thing to do a little thing well, Read: Colossians 3:1, 2, 3, 4,22, 23, 24, 25. . You will keep us growing day by day. Understandably, not everyone will agree on any single issue, but if only the person himself thinks he is right, he has reason to question his decision. One small portion of God's vineyard --H W Robinson. Inwardly we are, or ought to be, studying how, in all, to please God, walking in His sight, doing them in His Presence, seeking to know how He would have them done. Therefore we should never give in order to receive the praise of others, but because we love God and desire to see His name honored and glorified. "Oh, yes!" As a youth, he had obvious musical ability, but he was denied entrance to the Milan Conservatory because he lacked the required education and background. I smiled, imagining for a moment that the author was giving permission to wear white all year. That's His will for a student writing a term paper or for an architect designing a soaring skyscraper. ... Scripture: Colossians 3:17; Psalms 16:11. Heart and hand active in service, As you encourage others by sharing God's Word from your heart, it will be music to their ears. PRAYER - Grant, most gracious God, that we may love and seek Thee always and everywhere, and may at length find Thee and for ever hold Thee fast in the life to come. --Gustafson She writes, "When two-career families struggle, it is seldom simply over who does what. 8:29). We declare in song, "I Love to Tell the Story" and can't remember the last time we spoke a word for Christ. Some people are like that. ---V C Grounds, Forgiving when we suffer wrong, After the deaths of Saul and Jonathan, David asked, "Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?" I must give it back to God —Romans 16:2-note. By, Your Spirit teach us to adorn our lives with the, attitudes and actions You have designed for us as a. public statement about our identity with You. In the heart of the deed so fair. When you have given all. There's nothing really important—just the routine. (Alexander C. Dejong, Leadership, Vol. Peace rules the day when Christ rules the heart! And will give me a home in heaven by and by. And serving others in the throng--- Even though our beginnings may seem insignificant, we can look forward to a glorious, happy ending. Retailers would have us believe that looking good will make us desirable. But if our work is done for Christ, we'll strive to do our best all the time. (From Back to the Bible). It's not handed out because of a traffic violation, but it's used to determine the amount of toll to be paid on the basis of the distance traveled. Once wandered o'er earth as the poorest of them; Forbearance and forgiveness are never a problem when we are talking about people we really love. As he walked out of the room, Joe called out after him, "But, remember, if I get better, this doesn't count!". A certain and undeniable change should have taken place. Meekness involves the self-sacrifice of our own desires and interests. - D.J.D. No effort I must shirk; So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. —Dave Branon, Growing old but not retiring, (Col 3:5-17-note). The farmer who snared the bird put a restraint on it so it couldn’t fly, and then he turned it loose to roam in the barnyard. Does my fellowship with Christ shine through in my demeanor? Whether we are engaged in a project of great magnitude or simply helping a neighbor, we must consider our responsibility to God and man. An article in a San Francisco newspaper reported that a young man who once found a $5 bill on the street resolved that from that time on he would never lift his eyes while walking. No package went out of that shop without a printed message wrapped inside. —David C. McCasland. And He expects your best. We'd love to hear from you. Paul told the Christians at Colosse: "Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth" (Colossians 3:2-note). We cannot sin to the glory of God. Let all within you be thus imbued, not stiffly and artificially, but spontaneously and gladly, with the word of Christ dwelling in you richly by the Spirit; and so becoming Christ himself dwelling in you as the word of life. If someone asked, she was happy to tell them more. Jesus Restores Our Lives - free sermon download (PDF). Through the rain, I could see a lady, carrying a large polka-dot umbrella that had collapsed on one side waiting by our car. God has a purpose for the soul, as well as for the body, all the members of which were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them (Psa 139:16-note). Speck by speck, the dust returns. remember how much you've been forgiven. We're sorry, an error occurred. —Herbert Vander Lugt, O Lord, I ask for strength to do Years ago another leader in the area did him much harm and sought to ruin his reputation. I take my hat off to the plumber who so easily and good-naturedly installed a water heater in a small, seemingly inaccessible area—especially when I think of all the frustration I experienced when trying to attach a simple water filter. The officer found the passage and read these words. In a book called The Second Shift, Arlie Hochschild describes how working couples share home responsibilities. Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Christ's death and resurrection eliminated the need for daily sacrifice. In Colossians 3:10,11 Paul revealed three truths about those who have put on the new man. Engage in it with zest, Third, it means the forgiving person takes steps to restore good relations. We’re living for eternity.- DJD.. A friend of mine has a view of life that is summed up in one of his favorite sayings: "Wherever you are, be all there." We should never give just because we feel obligated to organizations or persons, nor because we desire to receive selfish recognition or reward. Do you see a man who excels in his work? The life of slaves in the Roman Empire was not easy. Then, and only then, are we in a position to see what's most important in life. So tarnished by my sin and shame; For He marks well your faithfulness Let his word, or himself the word, dwell in you richly; moulding, fashioning, vivifying, regulating, your whole inner man; all its powers, faculties, affections; its susceptibilities and sensibilities; its movements of will. There shall never be a cloud between us for a day; no, sir, not for an hour. Be faithful today–do your work faithfully, thoroughly, honestly, and gratefully. blessed Redeemer, If our sinless Lord is willing to forgive us--with all our faults--how can we withhold pardon from those who have sinned against us? The world sees meekness as weakness. He told her he felt like a pump, and his people so constantly pumped him that he was running dry. In Nomine Domini Nostri Jesu Christi, "In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.". 2Set your mind … Teaching is the positive side of this coin. Phillips' translation says because you are "Picked representatives of the new humanity, purified and beloved of God Himself.". Let holy thoughts your spirit fill Immediately it began to glow again with the light and warmth of the burning coals around it. They are God's loving way of drawing you closer to Him. I’m afraid that some Christians are like that man. If we enter a church service expecting a blessing, we have taken the first step to receiving one. And let me ne'er my trust betray, In the light of Colossians 3:2-note, isn't it time that you and I adjust our priorities? The third may seem the best that can be hoped for. This tragedy never would have happened if the signs had been heeded. The Christian shoemaker does his Christian duty not by putting little crosses on the shoes, but by making good shoes, because God is interested in good craftsmanship. Putting It Into Practice = Colossians 3:1 tells us we were "raised with Christ." One day the farmer was visited by a shepherd who came down from the mountains where the eagles lived. Colossians 3:12–17, “ So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Even if you have a valid complaint against someone, forgive. They were regarded as "things," and they had no rights. The English word "if" is employed here in its sense of "since"--"in view of," and the verb is in the indicative mood, so that Paul is clearly assuming this resurrection as a fact, admissive of no doubt. —Brandt It was of this that Jesus spoke when He said, “My peace I give unto you”; for his own being was filled and blessed with it during his earthly career. We are still His image-bearers, however. A fourth principle is Philippians 4:6: "In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Confess your sins, and “seek those things which are above.” You will soon be longing to rise above the mundane things of this world. Rather, "as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby" (1Pe 2:2-note).-- Richard W. De Haan, O child of God, guard well your eyes It also reminds us of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ. --1Corinthians 10:31, On the 80th birthday of the famous musician and conductor Arturo Toscanini, someone asked his son what he considered to be his father's greatest achievement. There are many lives that creak and grate harshly as they live day by day. But confession and repentance are still essential to the Christian's daily life. But the acid cleansed away the grime and the Queen's image reappeared in shining glory. Restore in me Your image, Lord, The man saw his point. I'm not afraid He will send me to hell; I know that Jesus paid the price for my sins. Because your work is for the Lord, —Julie Ackerman Link, We're thankful, Lord, that when we fall Paul is clearly talking about unity in the church. Lightly hold to things of clay, As we flip from channel to channel, is there any connection between what we decide to watch and what is in our heart? ", These are essential to a Christian lifestyle. He said people treated him differently when he was in uniform than when he was off duty and wearing plain clothes. . Perhaps they’ve gotten a taste of some fleeting pleasure offered by the world and they’ve been spending all their time pursuing it. A career military officer confesses to wearing combat decorations he did not earn. Lord, guard our tongues so what we say They may not give an absolute negative to the invitations of Christ, but their urbane and polite excuse covers a practical refusal--"I pray Thee have me excused.". "God, let me live to serve," and Sinning guarantees His disapproval and opens the door to remorse and tragedy. She was about to give me a good scolding, but then I said, "Wait a minute! COLOSSIANS 3:16- Robert S. Candlish : Within You. “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love” (Rom. --Ephesians 2:10-note. For years he had been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best friends. That way we can easily pick it up again and use it to our advantage. In my interviews, a surprising number of women spoke of their fathers helping their mothers 'out of love' or consideration. Are they just as good as if they were pounded?” He gave me a wicked leer as he answered, “They come back all the quicker this way, my boy!”, “Feeling I had learned something, I related the instance to my boss and suggested that I was perhaps wasting time in drying out the leather so carefully. You only know what you have to do today. But what we've done in love for Him Turning my head to one side, my eyes focused on some blades of grass within inches of my face. Bunyan summarizes the tragedy: "There stood One over his head with a celestial crown in His hand, and proffered him that crown for his muck rake; but the man never looked up as he continued gathering to himself the straw, the small sticks, and the dust of the floor!". Good relationships are built not only on what is done but why. God's standards may seem restrictive, but they're there for our protection. In the spiritual realm, if we will read God's words of love to us until we are thrilled by their truth, His Spirit will fill our hearts and minds. But we must also make choices about another wardrobe--our attitudes and actions. 5:1), so the experience of peace in the soul, in union with Christ and through the presence of the Holy Spirit, will at once settle every difficulty, resolve every conflict, and show us what is the will of God. Don't be like the vulture. Christians, however, could catch a glimpse of glory in the grind. If we're teachers, we can prepare lessons and grade papers INDNJC. I had stuck them in the suitcase, which had been safely stored in the trunk of our car. During a Sunday morning worship service, I was intrigued to see the interpreter for the deaf continue to sign during an instrumental piano offertory. Please open it to John 14. Words that condemn others can inflame anger and destroy relationships. In chapter two, he warned them to beware of competing ideologies. Old Joe was dying. This is mercy or sympathy. These are the commands of an infinite God, not the rules of finite humans. Someone has called this “reverse reasoning,” giving the following examples: “She married him because he was ‘strong and masculine’; she divorced him because he was a very ‘dominating male.’ He married her because she was so ‘fragile and petite’; he divorced her because she was so ‘weak and helpless.’ She chose him because ‘he knew how to provide a good living’; she left him because ‘all he thought about was the business.’ He married her because she was ‘steady and sensible’; he divorced her because she was ‘boring and dull.’” - H.G.B. “My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19, NIV). Granting his request, they left him and returned to the combat area. But if that be so, He will reveal His will; He will gradually unfold our life-purpose step by step. I'm afraid that is not true of me; my life is sinful and sorrowful; there are no Easter chimes in my soul, no glad fellowship with the Risen Lord; no victory over dark and hostile powers." Doesn't perfect love cast out fear? We may feel like the songwriter David who, in the confusion of the moment, thought God had forgotten him. But sin doesn't surrender that easily. Those brief petitions reveal the spiritual dynamics of a truly Christian lifestyle. When we fail in some sudden demand, it is because we have omitted to put on some trait of Christ, which was intended to be the complement of our need. And bow before God there. But is finding a different occupation always the solution to job dissatisfaction? We too may be performing unnoticed tasks as we support the church's mandate to spread the gospel and train believers. go to church with a good appetite, ---DJD, If anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. Gives us the motivation 9: 1). O to be like Him, tender and kind, Thinking about our blessings directs our thoughts to God, the source of all good, and makes us grateful. God wants us to surrender to Him as an act of faith. 4:24-25): it is to be the pattern of our holy life (Rom. But as the excitement of the new marriage wears off, they drift to the opposite extreme and view these same traits as faults. As we do this, we are letting Christ live again in the sense that He is living out His life through us. The Lord wants us to do what is right, and to do so out of love for Him. Although not in the limelight, Mary, through her attitude and actions, witnessed to hundreds of people every day. Their wings fluttered a feeble response. 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