Jesus First

The Colossian believers were guilty of hiding Jesus behind a bunch of manmade rules, regulations and foolish ideas. As a result, they fell into error and the Apostle Paul had to remind them of who Jesus is.

Colossians 1:16  For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

Nothing is as important as Jesus. Nothing is to come before Him. Nothing is to outshine Him. He is to be first in our lives, in our families, in our priorities, in our churches, in our dreams, in our worship -- in everything.

Study His doctrines, ask for guidance and truth. Praise Him.

The Secret Hiding Place

Psalm 27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

This was the assurance that allowed David to face Goliath. the confidence that kept Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and the assurance that gripped the heart of Daniel!

We can have that assurance when we abide in Christ. The Lord still hides us away in His pavilion to provide safety and joy, especially during our battles! The enemies of life may threaten, but they are powerless to reach us when we are sheltered by the Lord!

I want to abide in that secret place because I need  a protector, a provider, someone to put me in a place of safety where I can see Him and experience His grace and glory. Thank God, we can have that intimate relationship with Him.

The High Calling

Philippians 3:13-15 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, [14] I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. [15] Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

Is there anything in your life that hinders you from having a focused, vital, growing relationship with the Lord Jesus like the Apostle Paul?

To know Him in salvation is just the beginning! Every mile reveals more of His glory to the seeking pilgrim! Every valley proves His sweetness. Every burden His grace. Every step is fragrant with His power and presence in the life of the believer.

Do you know Him? Not just know about Him, that is never enough! Do you know Him personally and intimately? Repent and believe on Jesus.

Do We Forget?

The Nation of Israel seemed to forget the awesome miracles God performed, delivering them from Egypt and leading them to Canaan.

Do we forget what God has done for us? Has He spoken peace to our storms? How many times has He met our impossible needs? We should remember those times when our next problem arrives. We should grab this scripture.

Ephesians 3:20,21 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Believers don’t have to be defeated or discouraged. Lay your doubts and your fears to rest at the feet of Jesus.