From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>

To: "1111RESCUEMEMBERS"

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Sent: Fri, Oct 11, 2024 at 6:11 AM

Subject: 10-11-24 THOUGHTS

10-11-24   THOUGHTS      

1John 4:19   “We love, because He first loved us.”   In our reading this morning,  we are “chosen of God”!  Love, peace, and God’s Word dwelling in us richly are ideas for us to absorb.
Whatever we do, it is to be in the name of Jesus our Lord, as we give thanks.  Col 1:27  “to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”

Col 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. 14  Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.  15  Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16  Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17  Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

My Prayer:
Thank You for choosing us, O Lord.  Help us to put on the character becoming of Your image. May a mutual love and forgiveness for each other be a hallmark amongst us. Help us to desire Your Word with a powerful zeal that places us in Your presence.  May our lives always be Christ Centered, as we live thankfully.   In Jesus' name,   Amen.