Today's Verse: Colossians 1:28

Thursday, September 7, 1950

We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we present everyone perfect in Christ.
— Colossians 1:28

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Our goal as Christians is not to obey some ancient law, adhere to some set of arcane rules, or even follow some sort of spiritual discipline. Our goal as Christians is to be conformed to the character, way of life, and heart of Jesus. This is also the Spirit's work in us (2 Corinthians 3:18); as Paul the apostle said, "makes clear here and in other places (Galatians 4:19), his goal is to see "Christ formed" in us. Shouldn't this be our work as parents, friends, and spiritual mentors, too? We want to see each other, those we love, those we influence, and those in Jesus' family, perfectly mature in Christ!

My Prayer...

Holy Lord, conform my heart, my words, my life, my ministry, and my actions to those of Jesus. I want him to be my Lord, not just in my words but also in my life. In addition, dear Father, empower me with the Holy Spirit so I can better help others in Jesus' family, mature into the roles and vital parts you have for them, as you mature them into a more perfect example of their Lord. I pray this in the name of Jesus, my Lord. Amen.

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Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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