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

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Sent: Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 6:06 AM

Subject: 11-12-24 THOUGHTS

11-12-24   THOUGHTS

Who and what should this man be?  Surely our reading this morning sheds some light as an answer to our question.  I could bold the entire reading!  It concludes powerfully.   “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. ”  Col 3:4  When Christ, who is our life,  is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in 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:
O Lord God, may we be the people we read about here.  With all joy and thanksgiving, may Your peace rule in our hearts.  May Your word richly dwell within us, and bear its fruit.  May love and forgiveness be abounding in us.  We lift You up with praise and thanksgiving.  May we diligently seek the fullness of  Your love.     In the name of Jesus,   Amen.