4/16/09 Colossians 3:15-17

SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
And let the peace of Chris rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, sing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. (Colossians 3:15-17 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is a call to be a community of Christ that not only worships and serves together but also takes care of each other. Faith is lived out in community.
APPLICATION:
Often faith is seen as simply a personal decision or way of life. However the peace of Christ is best lived out in community (the Church). Personal scripture study and prayer is very important but as the passage demonstrates so is public worship. It is within community we are able to build each other up in love. We must also be open to being “admonished” in love when the need arises. This is helps us grow as an earthly representation of the Body of Christ.
PRAYER:
Lord, thank you for that peace which surpasses all understanding. Let your Word dwell deeply within so that my actions and words my represent you. Teach me to live in love with all my sisters and brothers.
YES:
I will seek the company of Christians.