The first Christians were invited to become ‘stewards of the secret plan’ of God in Colossae. The power of God is linked directly to the embrace of letting Christ have first place in everything in one’s heart. We are given a glimpse of what rekindles a church’s power: letting Jesus guide and guard the disciple’s heart. As we ‘steward’ the gift of God in Jesus, real power, peace and opportunity become visible through the invisible God.
Just Jesus
October 18: “First Place in Everything”
For us, Jesus is the visible image and glory of the invisible God. Here we are reminded of the power of Jesus, who has the future of the Church and our fortune under control.
October 25: “A Secret Plan for the Ages”
The plan of God was to store all wisdom and knowledge in Jesus. The treasure hunt for our deepest desires leads us to Jesus, the fullness of God who holds the storehouse of mysteries, knowledge and power.
November 1: “Power Under Control”
In Christ, while we ‘clothe ourselves in love’, we find control in surrender. The surrender to God’s way and God’s timing makes for power under control. Only surrender leads to serenity.
November 8: “Dwelling on Indwelling…”
Doing everything in the name of Jesus flows from the spring of living with Jesus. The principle question of any action is: “Can we do it, calling upon the name of Jesus? Can we do it, asking for Christ’s help, pleasure and power? Can we speak it and in the same breath name the name of Jesus, knowing that Jesus will hear?”
November 15: “Making the Most of Our Power”
Power ultimately flows from prayer. Disciples learn to pray for what God wants most to do through us, a release of all God’s power. his power visibly takes shape in open doors for discipling ministry.