Tuesday, April 5
Colossians 1:9-14
And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, . . .. May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption and forgiveness of sins.
When we babysit for our grandchildren, we are constantly reminded to turn on their closet lights when they go to bed. The light gives them security and comfort and makes them less fearful of the dark. The illumination provides clear direction for a safe passageway to the hallway.
Paul reminds the Colossians he continually prayed for their increased understanding and knowledge of God’s purpose for their lives. As we know from Paul’s letters, prayer is an essential aspect of his ministry. The prayers for this young Christian family contained inspiration from the Holy Spirit to live in faith, regardless of the resistance they met, and for the final outcome of their faith which we know to be eternal life. Paul prayed fervently for the new congregations to stay strong in their faith in Jesus Christ. Paul’s text assures us that Christ qualified us to share the inheritance of the “kingdom of light” or heaven, and that our Savior has delivered us from the darkness of sin through His saving grace by dying on the cross.
Our path is clearly lit, and we know our way home, home to be with our Lord. What a comfort, what security His light gives!
Sandy and Nate Drucker
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