The Goal of Christ’s Reconciliation
Text: Colossians 1:19-23
KEY VERSE: “And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight” (COLOSSIANS 1:21, 22).
In the forests of northern Europe and Asia lives a little animal called the ermine, known for his snow-white fur in winter. He instinctively protects his white coat against anything that would soil it. Fur hunters take advantage of this unusual trait of the ermine. They do not set a snare to catch him, but instead they find his home, which is usually a cleft in a rock or a hollow in an old tree. They smear the entrance and interior with grime. Then the hunters set their dogs loose to find and chase the ermine. The frightened animal flees toward home but does not enter because of the filth. Rather than soil his white coat, he is trapped by the dogs and captured while preserving his purity. For the ermine, purity is more precious than life.
Paul emphasised the key role Christ played in the reconciliation of mankind to God. As our High Priest, He offered Himself and shed His blood for our redemption. His goal is to present us holy, spotless and unblameable in God’s sight. This whole plan is hinged on our continuing in the faith, grounded, and to ensure we have hope of eternal life.
Sanctification is a doctrine taught and elaborated upon in Scriptures. It is a definite Christian experience that sets us apart from the world. With inbred sin removed, we love God supremely and become more tied with His church and purpose. Inner struggles of the depraved nature are removed; inner peace reigns, and we serve the Lord in holiness with joy and fulfilment.
Church attendance is good, but not enough to possess the holiness experience. We must pray in faith and thirst for it until we receive the fulfilment of the promise.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: We need grace, prayer and watchfulness to be preserved in holiness.
Key Takeaways:
1. Sanctification is essential for a deepened relationship with God.
2. Christ’s sacrifice is the basis for our redemption and sanctification.
3. Faith, prayer, and thirsting for holiness are necessary for this experience.
4. Church attendance alone is insufficient; inner transformation is required.
Application:
1. Seek a deeper understanding of sanctification.
2. Pray for the experience of holiness.
3. Surrender to God’s transformative power.
4. Live a life separated from sin and dedicated to God’s purpose.
Prayer Points:
1. Lord, create in me a desire for purity and holiness.
2. Help me to separate myself from sin and the world.
3. Purify my heart and mind through Your sanctifying power.
4. Give me the strength to persevere in faith and seek Your holiness.
5. Fill me with inner peace and joy as I serve You.
6. Help me to love You supremely and align with Your purpose.
7. Remove inbred sin and struggles of my depraved nature.
8. Present me holy, spotless, and blameless in Your sight, through Christ Jesus My Lord and Personal Saviour! Amen.
Bible Verses:
Sanctification and Purity:
1. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (Sanctification and preservation)
2. Hebrews 10:10 (Sanctification through Christ’s sacrifice)
3. 1 Peter 1:13-16 (Call to holiness)
4. Colossians 1:21-23 (Presentation of believers holy and blameless)
5. Psalm 51:10 (Create in me a pure heart)
Faith and Perseverance:
1. Hebrews 10:36 (Endurance and faith)
2. Colossians 1:22-23 (Continuing in faith)
3. Matthew 24:13 (Enduring to the end)
4. 2 Peter 3:14 (Diligence in pursuing holiness)
Inner Transformation:
1. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (New creation in Christ)
2. Romans 6:6 (Old nature crucified)
3. Galatians 2:20 (Christ living in me)
4. Ephesians 4:22-24 (Putting on the new self)
Hope and Eternal Life:
1. 1 John 3:3 (Hope of eternal life)
2. Titus 2:13 (Blessed hope)
3. Romans 8:18-25 (Future glory)
4. 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 (Victory over death)
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If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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