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Colossians 3:16 Let the message about Christ…fill your lives.
Where do you go to get to know Jesus? Some may say, I read the Bible. That’s where I get to know Jesus. Others may respond, I go to church. Or, I pray. Or, I sing songs of worship. Responses such as these are good.
But consider this; maybe Paul had something more in mind when he wrote, “Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives.” Perhaps Paul was indicating that the overall message of Christ – while it can be experienced in church, prayer, scripture reading, and song – can also be experienced in other aspects of life.
Consider a stroll through the forest. There, the presence and message of Christ is evident.
Consider the scent of a homemade meal with family and friends gathered around the table. There, the presence and message of Christ is evident.
Consider standstill traffic with a crying child in the back seat. Even there, the presence and message of Christ is evident.
Everywhere you may be, His presence is evident.
READING & PRAYERS:
COLOSSIANS 3:16-17, ROMANS 12:1-21 (also read the commentary notes in your Study Bible of choice.)
QUESTION: What are some locations or situations in which you regularly discover the presence of Christ?
DIGGING DEEPER: Consider for a moment that spending time with God is something that is fun to do. Now, spend some extra time with Him today, and enjoy it.
Take a Step: Practice listening to God by utilizing the One Minute Pause app at least twice a day.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, just as the world experiences different seasons, I recognize that I go through the seasons in which Your presence comes to me more easily than others. With the winter months in the rear view mirror, help me to see Your presence throughout this Spring. Not just in seeing the world come to life, but allow me to see You in unexpected ways as well. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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