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"That
ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful
in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God."
Colossians 1:10
These are a few of the words Paul spoke expressing his love and
fervent desire for the saints in Colosse. The zeal and purpose in
this passage are inspiring to the believer.
Let us be fruitful in our Christian experience. Put your faith into
action, your love into deed. The heart's desire of the saint of God
is to be fruitful and active in the Lord's service. Let us maintain
a keen vision of our purpose and set about to fulfill it. The Lord
has an explicit plan for your life. It is for you to be about His
business where you have been placed. It is not about planning for a
future time of service when things are convenient or ideal. Let us
bear fruit today.
Paul also spoke of increasing in the knowledge of God. Cultivate a
hunger for God's word. You will find it to be addictive. Seek out
passages which intrigue you. Hide God's word in your heart. It will
serve as weaponry against the onslaughts of Satan. Increase your
knowledge about God and His plan for your life. "Draw nigh to God
and He will draw nigh to you". If you seek God with a pure motive of
heart, He will be found of you.
We are a blessed people. To have intimate access to the God of
creation, yet to treat it with casualness or indifference is a great
tragedy. There is no greater joy or than to walk hand in hand with
God, growing closer and closer until the day we see Him face to
face.
-Sis. René Smith
Additional reading: Colossions 1: 9-13
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