THEME:
Are you losing hope? Are you tempted to abandon your faith? It is possible to find a way through dark spaces because all wisdom and knowledge are found in Jesus Christ. When life throws unexpected curveballs your way, take heart—Jesus loves you, and he is everything you need.
KEY SCRIPTURE:
Colossians 2:1-5
Colossians 2:1-5
For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
Living in unity with others will unlock the power of Christ in you
Colossians 2:2a
That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love.
1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.
Proverbs 18:17
The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
Colossians 2:2-3
That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Spiritual growth comes through Christ-centered wisdom and knowledge
Colossians 2:4
I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments.
Spiritual growth can be easily hindered when you believe the lies of the enemy
Colossians 2:5
For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
The wisdom and knowledge found in Jesus will overcome false teaching