Our verses this week were Colossians 2:16 - 3:6...
16 "So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, 17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ. 18 Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God.
20 Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations— 21 “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” 22 which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandments and doctrines of men? 23 These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.
3 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience,"
This week I have been challenged to:
- Look to Christ - the substance of the Old and New Testament customs and prophecies. (vs. 17)
- Walk as a dead man - dead to self, alive in Christ!
- Receive TRUE wisdom from above, not having the appearance of wisdom only. (vs. 23)
- Stay connected to the Head (Jesus Christ) to see growth and fruit in my life. (vs. 19)
- Seek things that are above - things found in Christ. (vs. 3:1)
- Hide away in Christ - He is my fortress, my safe place. (vs. 3:4)
Praise God for His loving kindness and mercies that are new EVERY day!
We are enjoying the last weeks of warm weather and looking forward to snow! Yes, my 3-year-old asks about snow almost every day! Last year we got nothing besides a deep freeze. Hoping we have piles of snow this winter - just for her.
Playing in mounds of snow - two years ago.
But for now...
Fall is here!
A happy hearth
Framed branches
Painted pumpkins and fall candles... a few favorites.
Loved seeing many animals at Yesterland Farm.
Pretty fall colors found in nature!
Have a blessed, beautiful weekend!
In His GREAT Grace,
1 comments:
Our kids are with Moriah- they really want SNOW!:-)! Such cute pictures, Meg! Love and miss you!!
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