Yes, it has been some time since I penned my thoughts about what the Lord is doing and showing me. But rest assured, not a day goes by that I don’t recount who He is in my life and how He has revealed Himself in His Word. Therefore, lets remember to stand; to stand grounded in what we know to be true.
There in His Word, I find Him. And through Him, I find hope, encouragement, comfort, strength, instruction, and the reassurance that He is with me each step of the way– whether in victory or in times of hardship.
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path (Psalms 119:105).
As in the following song, HIS sovereign hand will be my (our) guide!
It has been several months since my last post. Where has the time gone? I mentioned previously that I was beginning a study on the book of Colossians through Precept Ministries International. This tiny book of just four chapters addresses how we are to live as followers of Christ. Here, the Apostle Paul writes to the faithful church in Colosse, wanting to encourage them, but also to warn them of those things which may cause them to be deluded; those things that are possible distractors even today — traditions of men, philosophies of men, and false teachers. He admonishes them to remember the truth that they have heard and BELIEVED. They are to put their faith in Christ. Rely on Christ in every area of life. He reminds them of what Christ has done for them, and the hope that they have in Him.
Colossians 1:22-23
22 But Christ has brought you back to God by His death on the cross. In this way, Christ can bring you to God, holy and pure and without blame. 23 This is for you if you keep the faith. You must not change from what you believe now. You must not leave the hope of the Good News you received. The Good News was preached to you and to all the world. And I, Paul, am one of Christ’s missionaries.
Colossians 2: 6-8
6 As you have put your trust in Christ Jesus the Lord to save you from the punishment of sin, now let Him lead you in every step. 7 Have your roots planted deep in Christ. Grow in Him. Get your strength from Him. Let Him make you strong in the faith as you have been taught. Your life should be full of thanks to Him.8 Be careful that no one changes your mind and faith by much learning and big sounding ideas. Those things are what men dream up. They are always trying to make new religions. These leave out Christ.
(New Life Version)
It is impossible for me to convey the depth of Paul’s message to this body of believers. So please, take time out of your busy schedule and check out this book if you have not done so already.
An Encouraged Heart 