Complete in Him

Welcome back To the Table. We’re heading back into Colossians this week, jumping back in and pulling out some key moments from this part of the letter. Has anyone ever given you a heads-up about something that could leave you sitting in a mess, if you’re not careful? Not like “don’t eat raw cookie dough” or “don’t take the tags off before you try it on”. The warnings Paul gives are centered around faith and confidence in Jesus, almost like he’s preparing them for what they may face – and he doesn’t want their faith to be shaken. Ultimately, he reminds them that it is all about Jesus. The rituals and traditions were “a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ” (Col. 2:17). Think about it. Where are the places in my life, that I’ve taken the focus off Jesus and placed it on performance? Or tradition? Yeah…I know. Not an easy question. But, Paul’s message was meant to encourage the church and to encourage us as well. We can take his warning and change our focus, which will ultimately help us grow closer to the substance - Jesus. Show Notes🗒️ Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go; evenwhen he is old he will not depart from it. Romans 14:17 - For the kingdom of God is not a matter ofeating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. James 3:16-17 - For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. Here’s a link to our worship playlist. If you are like me,music is just one of those things that helps me re-focus and re-align my heart to the Lord. We hope this list adds a little encouragement to some of the less exciting moments in your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BLkYKVIztVHIpJ7EMp8ET?si=46a8a2c359714b71 Subscribe, follow, like, share, or whatever else you want todo. Whether we have 10 people listening or 10,000, our goal is the same – pointing people to Jesus. You can share your thoughts, ask questions, or makesuggestions in the comments below. Thanks for listening. We’ll see you next week!