Colossians 1:9 That is why we keep on talking to God about you since the day we heard about you. We ask him that you may know everything he wants you to do. We ask him that you may be very wise and that the Spirit will help you to understand.
10 We ask him that you will live the way the Lord wants you to live, so that you will please him in everything you do. We ask that you will do everything that is good. We ask that you will see the fruit from what you do. We ask that you will know more and more about God.
11 God has wonderful power. And we ask him to give you all the strength you need to go through all your troubles,to be very patient in them, and to be happy.
12 Thank the Father who has made us ready to be with the people of God who live in his light.
Day 12—Reconciliation—one of the greatest works of the Redemption |
The following verses are so full that our hearts could take days just soaking in them. As we study what Paul has laid out, we see, in ever increasing measure, where God’s Kingdom will reach. And, we’ll see where we can reach with Him as we become part of His Kingdom. We’ll also see that it’s about the reconciliation that is ours through the redemption. Take note of the frequent occurrence of the word all.
Colossians 1:16b-20—all things were created by Him, and for Him: and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist (endure; are held together). And He is the Head of the Body, the Church: Who is the Beginning, the Firstborn from the dead (the first to overcome the realm of death); that in all things He might have the preeminence (the first place). For it pleased the Father that in Him should all (the) fullness dwell; and, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself; by Him, I say, whether they be (the) things in earth, or (the) things in heaven.
Upon studying this verse in the Received Text of the Greek New Testament, it becomes evident that the ALL things of verse 20 refers to the realms of government named in verse 16 that were created by Christ and for Christ. The last chapter of Ephesians has made it clear that these realms are presently under occupation by evil forces with whom we are called into combat. In the final conflict, the principalities and the powers that oppose the rule of Christ shall be reconciled unto Him.
DEAR LORD, as You are preparing us for the conflict of the ages, keep our hearts close to Your heart. Cause us to love what You love and to hate only what You hate. Please purge our understanding so it can embrace Truth and walk in the pure light of Your Kingdom. Make us ready for the spreading of Your Kingdom into all the earth.
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