We must lay it out for building, or plan the crops we are to raise; we think how we can sell it again at some advantage; we hope the railway company may need it. --Strong Identify the Genre Going on without relenting Lest Your name be maligned. Our Daily Walk. But not one man . We are God's unique creation, His people, chosen to demonstrate His reality to the world in which we live. Work done well will receive God's "Well done! While he was playing with it along the water's edge, the boat floated out beyond his reach. At one point I even had to remove a poorly-hung section of paper and go to the store to buy more. Grasp perfections everlasting, 4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. The man saw his point. Christians, however, could catch a glimpse of glory in the grind. We can do nothing by ourselves, but as we let our Savior live through us, others will see Christ in all we do. That 3rd prayer cannot be realized unless we take seriously the other two. He liked to drop a tarnished coin into a beaker of diluted nitric acid. --V C Grounds. He was a man who believed in doing his best, no matter what the task. Along with the specific instructions given to wives, husbands, children, and fathers (vv.18-21), include the word today. His widow, Joanne, told a journalist: "I always remind people that he was an ordained Presbyterian minister and this was his ministry. I get the impression that these ugly birds are on the lookout continually for what is loathsome and repulsive! The peace of God mentioned here is not the indwelling feeling of comfort, but rather an external reality that mediates between Christians. The Biggest Book. Many of us who say our families are important don't live as if they are. Look up and out, from this narrow, cabined self of yours, and you will jar no longer; you will fret no more, you will provoke no more; but you will, to your own glad surprise, find the secret of "the meekness and the gentleness of Jesus"; and the fruits of the Spirit will all bud and blossom from out of your life. ", COLOSSIANS 3:23 - WORKING IN GOD'S GARDEN, Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. --Colossians 3:4-note. Man has no lack when God is his supply. You lie in bed, thinking. But experience teaches us that a pilot who keeps his eye on the hazard will sooner or later hit it dead center. . One summer afternoon I climbed a hill near my home. When a person stomps out of a church service complaining about the quality of the music, the length of the announcements, or a poorly delivered sermon, he himself may be the problem. When evil suggestions come to us, we must remember that we have entered a world where such things have no place. Cooks on the ships he served began to boast about the clean, smooth spuds he peeled, until his reputation spread throughout the shipping lanes. Second, those who have trusted Christ as Saviour also have a new unity: "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free" (v. 11). The Apostle Paul urged all Christians: "Let your moderation be known unto all men. Everyone of us knows someone like this, someone whose manner and smile communicates kindness, even if they never said a word. They are the most worthy servants, whatsoever their employment be, that . One author puts it this way: "Forgiveness is surrendering my right to hurt you for hurting me." It will keep you from having a wrong attitude toward others. In a consumer-oriented culture, it’s easy to be seduced into thinking that we can “buy” acceptance by wearing the things that beautiful people wear. In wisdom we are to teach and admonish one another. Let us go steadily forward reckoning on our Almighty Friend to supply the needed grace, wisdom, and strength. One of the best safeguards against a false peace is simply making sure that you have the desire to please Jesus Christ in all that you do. But when we buy a field, we are often preoccupied and engrossed with it, and all it stands for. --HUGH BLACK, Love me always, boy, whatever I do or leave undone. That's why Paul says in Colossians 3:1, 2, "If ye, then, be risen with Christ, set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.". Molloy's advice centered on a basic premise--always dress like your boss. Meekness involves the self-sacrifice of our own desires and interests. "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts" today (Col 3:15-note). Engage in it with zest, And will give me a home in heaven by and by. But what we've done in love for Him —Proverbs 22:29. If we enter a church service expecting a blessing, we have taken the first step to receiving one. Many couples are united in wedlock in a rosy fog of optimism. Contributed By: Fred Gates | Date Posted: 2012-05-08 Scripture: Colossians 3:17. COLOSSIANS 3:15 - Inner Peace - Mary Wilder Tileston, Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful. After all, He's the One you're really serving (Col. 3:23-note). PRAYER - O God, the God of all Goodness and all Grace, Who art worthy of a greater love than we can either give or understand; fill my heart with such love towards Thee as may cast out all sloth and fear, that nothing may seem too hard for me to do or to suffer in obedience to Thee. But in this context he is telling us to put on certain characteristics that will prepare us for peace, not war. Words that condemn others can inflame anger and destroy relationships. Paul instructed Christians to work "not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. If Christians could simply picture themselves in the presence of God, where His holiness, might, splendor, and glory were on display, there would never be any lack of unity or peace between them. The Cross of Jesus stands between you and the constant appeal of the world, as when the neighbours of Christian tried to induce him to return to the City of Destruction. 1. As an unfortunate prerequisite to retirement? The Bible helps us clearly see This is true of marriage, but it is even more important in our relationship with God. And bow before God there. All through his life his temperament was of a passive nature rather than of an active or aggressive nature. The paper went on to say that over the years he accumulated, among other things, 29,516 buttons, 54,172 pins, 12 cents a bent back, and a miserly disposition. His renewed joy foreshadowed what is now ours to recall: Nothing can rob us of what is most important if our life is “hidden with Christ in God” (Col. 3:3).— by Mart De Haan. Doesn't perfect love cast out fear? Now they can hardly persuade the horses to start working, because there is no obscenity and no kicks.’” - D.J.D. He did not even choose his own wife, as she was chosen for him through his father's arrangements and the leading of the Holy Spirit. In His resurrection power? I heard your speech. Later, I spoke, and there was an encouraging response. A third principle is Colossians 3:17: "Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus." —Romans 16:2-note. The vast majority of people are so _____ minded they are no heavenly good – or earthly good either. If only we would ask the Holy Spirit to control our thoughts, so that we might think only the things that are true and of good report, a wonderful change would pass over our life (Phil 4:7, 8). "Cleaning is a way of life, not an event," my husband responded. We are no longer in the realm of the god of this world, but have passed into the realm of the Risen Christ. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” “Dress for success” is still common advice that is wisely considered. AMEN. He is our Life, the living Fountain rising up in the well of our personality. He is suggesting that a standard has been pushed aside. --H W Robinson. The door of our heart stands open, with none to control the ingress or egress of the tumultuous throng of thoughts that wander in and out. Remember that God may entrust you with duties that seem to be drought-inducing burdens. The road through that underpass is similar to our journey through life. Our gratitude causes us to be careful about how we carry the name of Christ. Author: Illustration Exchange. —Anon. 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But Solomon was not talking about fashion. 37:5). The dying man again shook his head saying, "No, thank you, sir. 1:9), and also one with Christians, "called in one body," as Paul says here, there is no question as to the great power of divine peace in our lives. And serving others in the throng--- The Christian should never be possessed by this type of attitude. Some people, when they admonish or teach others, assume a condescending or holier than thou attitude. "Thank you, sir," said the dying soldier. The Word of God comes to us with a sense of urgency and immediacy, calling us to obey now, rather than somewhere down the road of life. The first of these is the reason for a good many divorces. Love grows not only by what we do but also by our reason for doing it (Colossians 3:23). He also assured Bill that he forgave him for his offenses. FROM BIBLE.ORG. We must be careful to be properly dressed each day. They were overly concerned with man-made rules, so Paul reminded them of the holy laws of God and gave them these instructions: "Put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering" (Colossians 3:12). - THOMAS À. KEMPIS, Do what is pleasing to Jesus Christ, and neglect nothing which pleases Him. As you read Colossians 3:12-25-note, try including the word today with each verse. The God of all creation, Then turn and follow You. This is a sermon on Colossians 3:1-17. Even though our beginnings may seem insignificant, we can look forward to a glorious, happy ending. Urban-Suburban Partnership Unfolding Bethlehem's Fresh Initiative #2. Sing praise to God who reigns above, They must never be mere hypocritical vocalizations of nice-sounding sentiments. It said: MARY-N-GOD. She was about to give me a good scolding, but then I said, "Wait a minute! 5:7). In chapter two, he warned them to beware of competing ideologies. When tempted to explore a forbidden area, don't be foolish. But David never took advantage of Saul; in fact, Saul's son Jonathan became his closest friend. All that we long to become will find fulfillment when we see Jesus. He wanted them to "adorn the doctrine of God," that is, to show the beauty of their faith in Christ by how they work (Titus 2:10-note). Don't misunderstand me. This is not necessarily only a New Testament truth. 3:18ff will commence instructions on Christ-centered relationships in the home, work, and world. The words of our Lord are crucial if we are to be able to teach and help others effectively. Expectantly to serve and claim Our Lord said no word against these. For those who are physically able, that means continuing in active service. “I had to see you. Shortly after that, the wounded man entered into the presence of his Lord. Lightly hold to things of clay, Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging 'round? In all the daily tasks we do, She turned to get the attention of Gertrude, three chairs down. I expect to see every shoe I have ever repaired in a big pile at the judgment seat of Christ, and I do not want the Lord to say to me in that day, ‘Dan, this was a poor job. --D C McCasland. As I walked away, I was struck with the stark reality of how Christian credibility is lost when our behavior reveals that we are controlled by sinful desires rather than the Holy Spirit. In addition to providing for Mephibosheth continually, David also restored to him the land that had been confiscated from Saul. This godly leader then made a statement I shall never forget: "I have determined in my heart to show love and kindness toward this Christian leader with all that I have." First-century Christians in Colosse had become confused. --Gustafson —Giles, READ: Colossians 3:12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-note; Hebrews 10:24, 25-note. Commenting on these findings in a USA Today article, Marilyn Elias says, "The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don't care about keeping up with the Joneses next door, lose themselves in daily activities, and most important, forgive easily. 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. Bosch. That's why the Word of God spells out in clear terms the kind of language that must not come from the lips of followers of Jesus (Colossians 3:8-note), as well as the kind that should characterize our speech (Col 4:6-note). The minister pulled up a chair and sat next to him. We attract others to Christ when we put on His attributes, which include tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering (Col. 3:12), and, above all, love (v.14). As on the Sabbath the good Nehemiah carefully excluded the Tyrian fishwives from Jerusalem, lest they should mar its spirit of rest by their cries and traffic, so we must preserve an unbroken Sabbath-keeping within. At last it was acting like an eagle again. But is finding a different occupation always the solution to job dissatisfaction? Instead of sitting around lamenting their fate and wishing they were somewhere else, they were told by the Lord to be faithful where He had sent them. Sermon Colossians 3:1-11 New Life in Christ Colossians 3:1-11 New Life in Christ Dr. Philip W. McLarty Here's where we left off in our series on Colossians. Whether on a job résumé or in casual conversation, exaggeration comes naturally—but we pay a price. When presented with the need, the man said, “Well, Andrew, seeing it’s you, I’ll give you five dollars.” “No,” said Fuller, “I can’t take your money for my cause, seeing it is for me,” and he handed the money back. —Anon. —Dave Branon, Growing old but not retiring, We read in today's Scripture about the skilled designers and weavers who helped construct the tabernacle. How much better is the spiritual diet the Bible suggests: "Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy -- meditate on these things" (Phil 4:8-note). Their words are tempered with grace and with tenderness. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14:27). Each salad looks so festive.” “I don’t mind doing it. The life of slaves in the Roman Empire was not easy. Has light filled the darkness of your soul? 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. Drive the pipe of faith and prayer deeper until once again you strike the living water of God's grace. As a young boy, theologian Alister McGrath enjoyed experimenting with chemicals in his school's laboratory. Peace rules the day when Christ rules the heart! 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). Today let's evaluate our attitude toward our work. We see a graphic difference between an earthly minded person and a heavenly minded person when we look at two Middle Eastern tombs. During the early years of our marriage, my wife and I attempted to wallpaper our dingy Chicago apartment. And in uniform, I acted with more confidence.". For the first time in months, the eagle saw the grand expanse of blue sky and the glowing sun. When He died, we died!" We are beings with the power of choice, and we must decide to apply these truths to ourselves. Now not only are we holy, or set apart unto God, but we are beloved, or loved by God. The natural tendency is to concentrate on the obstacle, the danger, the thing he is trying to avoid. We're imperfect enough, all of us, we needn't be so bitter; and life is uncertain enough at its safest, we needn't waste its opportunities. Although we claim the truth was meant, Then, very reluctantly and with great effort, Joe apologized for things he had said and done. In that process, Paul tells us, there is no longer any identity that matters, except for Christ, who is all and in all. A SONG coupled with SERVICE But after his initial greeting he said nothing more. With slurred speech, several times he bounced "Praise the Lord!" Stay in touch with Him.”, An experience in the life of English preacher and theologian Andrew Fuller illustrates this truth. The apostle first calls attention to his readers having been "raised together with Christ" (ASV). Blessings that daily come to me And on Thyself rely; Phoebe and the others were essential to the life and work of the early church. Lord, may I live that all may see Let us be kind. You brush away the mental cobwebs and think through the day. Colossians 1:3-18 Rescued In the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake in January 2010, the scenes of destruction and death were often punctuated by someone being pulled alive from the rubble, even after all hope seemed gone. The apostle Paul said that we died with Christ (Col 2:20-note; Col 3:3-note), and we were also raised with Him (Col 3:1-note). We sing, "Just One Step at a Time" and immediately begin to worry about to-morrow! In souls that discord maketh dark —D. I had stuck them in the suitcase, which had been safely stored in the trunk of our car. In all the daily tasks we do, We'd love to hear from you. He wrote, "Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth" (Colossians 3:2-note). Don't be like the vulture. When thou hast learned to do all things to Jesus, it will shed pleasure over all dull things, softness over all hard things, peace over all trial and woe and suspense. SARAH W.STEPHEN. The most deceptive liars are those who live on the edge of truth. Putting It Into Practice = Colossians 3:1 tells us we were "raised with Christ." The urge to fly—to take their place in the sky for which God had made them—was sounding in those feathered breasts, but they never raised from the water. God has given us some basic principles to guide us in any situation. But because the Lord loved you . These are the commands of an infinite God, not the rules of finite humans. When others seem so wrong. H. Bickersteth made this link between help at home and love. It might have ended there, except for the sight of our tame mallards on the pond. Mr. Mackay stopped his work and opened his Bible to the passage that reads, “Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of god.”, “Harry,” he said, “I do not cobble shoes just for the four bits and six bits (50c or 75c) that I get from my customers. Colossians 3:14: “Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Note four things: His was a spiritual kingdom of truth and love. . So ask yourself this question: Do I have my spiritual uniform on? The story is told about a wounded soldier who was being taken to a hospital tent by some of his comrades. Some had good masters and challenging work, but most were given menial tasks to perform. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. We think our loss is worse than it is. His inebriated condition shouted a loud protest to the sober truths that echoed through the streets. Their respect grows, They talk and act differently toward such a person. God's standards may seem restrictive, but they're there for our protection. Never mind if the world of men misunderstand you. He was instructing us to find joy in everything we do and to express it in ways that show faith in God even at times when life doesn't seem to make sense. Colossians 3 lists some of the virtues with which we should clothe ourselves every morning: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. When the captain of a cricket team leaves the pavilion for the wicket, the crowds watching his every movement, he is probably saying to himself: "I am going to score my hundred, to say the least!" He will help us if we are. This is distinctly taught in Eph 2:1-10-note and Ro 6:1ff-note. Of truthful words that can deceive; It is the kind of love that God has for the world (John 3:16) and is the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22). The wrong way is to leave sin unchecked, to compromise truth for the sake of unity, to allow the devil a foothold. In Japan, the figure dips to 17 percent. We are Holy - set apart from sin, from the rest of the world, and set apart unto God. We raise our voices to ask, "Is it the Crowning Day?" Here’s ten dollars, seeing it is for Jesus Christ.” Duff concluded, “Let us remember, it is not the amount we give toward helping the Lord’s work; it is the motive He looks at.”, When we have the opportunity to contribute to some worthy Christian cause, may we do so with the right purpose in mind. A word spoken pleasantly is a large spot of sunshine on a sad heart. Is sure to gain His rich reward, It is the willingness to suffer injury instead of inflicting it. Just remember that God must be the judge of your needs. Heart and hand active in service, When you love someone, you do both. To earn my livelihood, still may I see Marriage: Forgiving and Forbearing. At a memorial service, one teacher said, "When Christa stepped onto that shuttle, we stepped on with her. Does some brightness of His glory What you wear makes a big difference. Making Each Day Count: Wisdom for Life from God's Word Main Scripture Passage for this sermon: Colossians 3:22-4:1. 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