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Colossians 2:8 Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.
The period of time referred to as The Enlightenment was the beginning of a significant cultural shift. Though it took place a few hundred years ago, the impact continues in all areas of Western Civililation today. “Reason”, it was argued,is more important than “blind faith.” The Sciences are all that is needed for humankind to understand everything we need to know. If there is no scientific formula to discover something, it must not exist.
Sadly, the impact from this period of time continues throughout our culture. Thousands of teachers and professors teach students the notion if that if something cannot be identified with one of the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch) then it must not be “real.” Yet Christ was real. The Apostle Paul and thousands of others experienced his presence and teaching. He is personally known by billions of people today, and can still be more deeply known by you.
READING & PRAYERS:
COLOSSIANS 2:6-17 (also read the commentary notes in your Study Bible of choice.)
QUESTION: Think of a moment in your life which was a real “God-moment.” A time when you experienced God in a very powerful way. What did you learn about God from that experience?
DIGGING DEEPER: Write out the experience you had from the above question. Take the time to write out at least five things you learned about God and about yourself from that experience. (This exercise can be used often, helping you discover ways you can regularly experience the presence of God within and around you.)
Take a Step: Practice listening to God by utilizing the One Minute Pause app at least twice a day.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, today I’m grateful for the reminder that a “God-moment” isn’t something that needs to be a rare event, but that I can experience it each and every day. May I recognize and experience Your presence today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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