Scripture to Read: Colossians 2:1–3
God had Paul share with the believers in Colossae about his struggle, as we read this in Colossians 2:1–3, “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Though Paul had not been to Colossae, he was led by God to write to them. God wanted those believers in Colossae to know that Paul struggled for them, for all of the believers in Laodicea, and for all other believers who had never seen Paul face-to-face. God used Paul to encourage their hearts and remind them that they had all been knit together through Christ and His selfless love. We have been knit together the same way with all believers who have gone before us and who are present today. God also did not (and still does not) want any believer to miss out on all the riches that come from the full assurance of understanding the joy of our salvation through Christ. When we understand all that Christ has done for us, it leads to a deeper, more intimate knowledge of Christ. Finally, God had Paul remind us all that in Christ are hidden “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
Challenge & Application
List out all of the things you learned today about what God the Father has given you through Christ our Lord.
How has God’s Word encouraged you today and how will you share this with others?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!