All Things

Colossians 1:18-20 ESV

“And He (Jesus) is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be preeminent… and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross.”

The New Testament church began with Jesus when His blood washed away all sins. When the disciples were told to carry on the work of Jesus, the gospel is what they preached. It was a new walk, a new way of life, a new beginning. It was a new lease on life for all. It was a new way of living, not living for the law, but living under grace. No longer under condemnation but living free lives under mercy. He reconciled everyone who would receive Him. I find it amazing, people are always seeking a “re-do” but they pass it up everyday by not receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior of their lives.

Today, take a fresh start, a clean slate, a new beginning in Jesus.

Prayer:

Lord, every time we proclaim what You did for us, we spread the gospel, testifying of Your love and mercy. Let our lives, our testimony, lead others to have a new life and a new hope for themselves. In Your name, Lord Jesus, thank You, amen.