Good morning.
Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking at a celebration of life service down in the National Cemetery on the Cape. When I say “privilege,” I mean… thinking about the power of just one life; summarizing it in a short timeframe always leaves me breathless, and in awe and wonder.
My highest goals are two things: First, to give words to their charm and appeal.
Life is so brief, filled with ups and downs, including the emotional turmoil a person can find themselves walking in. Emotions matter, of course. That said, secondly, I’m always thinking about how to build a bridge back to Jesus, and reflect on his hope-filled words about the end of life for those who believe. Christ matters most.
Mainstream culture dishes up many ideas that sound good initially but crumble upon closer inspection! And, careful inspection is exactly what Paul has in mind in Colossians 2. He emphasizes the following:
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.
For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness (Col 2:6-10a).
This set of verses checks a lot of the boxes, I think. It encourages us to live this life with grace, charm, and much thankfulness.
Let me conclude with an encouragement for you. It’s summer time, and I’m thankful for each one of you who takes the time to read this every week.
Really, who are we that God keeps us in His mind?
God, we’re just grateful for you.
Amen.
I’m excited on Sunday that Joe and the team will facilitate our worship time, and then I’ll be sharing in The Interesting Summer sermon series.
See you on the path,
Seth
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