December 07, 2016: SOAP #2561:  Colossians 1-4

Scripture:  Colossians (NIV) 2:2 My [Paul’s] purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they [people who have not yet met Paul] may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Observation:   To overlook Christ in one’s search for wisdom and knowledge would be a major mistake.  Every area of truth finds it apex in Christ.  Every area of truth is joined to every other area of truth through Christ.  As Creator, every area of geology, biology, etc, needs to be linked to His purpose in creation to fully understand these disciplines.  As Eternal God, all history can be only fully understood in the light of His purpose in creating and dealing with mankind.  And so every area of truth flows out from His being.

Application:  In my limited understanding of the many aspects of truth, I find that each one has the same origin.  Jesus claimed to be “THE way, THE truth, and THE life.” (John 14:6) My search for wisdom and knowledge must include Christ!

Prayer:   Lord Jesus, in you is the fullness of God.  In you are all “the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”  You are beyond my limited ability to fully understand, but may I ever be growing in my appreciation of you.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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