On Sunday, I’d just finished preaching and was in the hall greeting people when a dear friend stopped me, looked me in the eyes, and said, “Will, I hate you.” I knew he that he was joking and that the message had convicted him. I simply smiled and said, “I hate me too”. After all, it had convicted me also.
So where do we go from here? How do we move from a self-centered purpose in the home to a Christ-centered one? Purposefully meditating… thinking about the word of God helps us to change our self-focus to one that looks to and exalts Christ.
I want to challenge you this week to read and purposefully think about Colossians 3:12-17 throughout each day. The word of God is powerful in bringing about transformation in our lives.
Colossians 3:12-17 (NASB95)
12 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.
Have a great week,
Will
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