Colossians 1:21-29

Colossians 1:21-29

Hey! Thanks for joining me for this week's look at Colossians.

Reading our passage for this week, Colossians 1:21-29, what is the main truth that sticks out to us?

God transformed us to use us.

He reconciled us, and brought us into His family.

We, the church, are called to share the hope of glory in us -- Christ in us.

We are called, as Paul was, to share the gospel, and fill the needs in the body of Christ, in the exact manner God has called us to do so!

I love verse 25, as it reminds us of the reason we serve God and others...the purpose of our calling..."Of this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God."

Paul was called by God to preach the Word, and it was for "the benefit" of others!

1. Do we minister to others from an absolute desire to benefit others? What happens if we begin to look out for our own benefits and blessings more than the blessings of those we are ministering to?

2. Are you living out the specific calling on your life? Are you trying to compete with someone else's ministry and calling?

3. No matter what you are involved with in church, ministry, life, and community, is your ultimate goal to share the gospel, the hope of glory?