Mysty PfefferStrength Comes Through His Power
May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy giving thanks to the Father who has enabled you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light.
Colossians 1 ESV – Greeting – Paul, an apostle of Christ – Bible Gateway
Colossians 1:11-12
There is nothing more comforting in times of cultural chaos, fear, and discontent than to read the words of being strengthened with power according to “His glorious might”! It takes the focus off of me and places it directly on the shoulders of the One in control. At the time of this letter to the church of Colossians there was confusion about Christian living and false teaching abounded.
Sound familiar?
As technology becomes the primary focus of our day, information is bombarding our minds and hearts at breakneck speed. Especially through all media outlets. Gone are the days of awaiting news through letters and savoring the words over and over again. Instead, we’re given sound bites of someone’s opinion on a matter instead of a rational explanation of what is taking place. If we’re not careful we and our loved ones can me mislead.
The assurance of God’s inspired word to Paul gives us a better hope in overcoming chaos and fear. He says we’ve already been rescued from the dominion of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves! Although, physically our bodies are still here to working out our salvation with fear and trembling among precarious circumstances, spiritually we are with Jesus. Therefore, through faith in Him, we have redemption and forgiveness of sins.
How We Are Strengthened
Not only that, but POWER to resist the devil’s schemes. How wonderful is this promise amid the constant barrage of divisive tactics all around us? As soon as I feel his schemes coming along in my household, in my workplace, and on the road, I immediately start praising God and thanking Him for placing me with Him!
Moreover, my friend, I’m actively practicing what I read in scripture. If I want to sleep better and throw my anxiety out the window, all I have to do is grasp onto power beyond my own strength. I begin by praising God. Christ is the image of the invisible God, all thrones and dominions submit to Him! He is above all things and in Him all things hold together. You and I are secure in His love, so we can give Him praise when we feel like the world is closing in on us and taking our loved ones along with it.
It’s bold faith that see’s us through the refining fire of chaos, fear, and disdain of others. In our hearts and souls we have an unending calmness. The assurance He is working all things to our good and for His glory.
My Prayer For Today
Holy Father in Heaven, You see all things and know all things, My heart and *[FNAME]*’s hearts are before you this day bare and open to be filled. I ask you today Lord come and fill every empty place in our hearts. Remove any bitterness that lingers over lost dreams or disappointments. Help us come to peace with the things that are out of our control and look to you for fulfillment.
Lord, I pray for *[FNAME]* to be strengthened with all power according to your glorious might! This means the two of us bow before your son as the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things in heaven and on earth were created. Visible and invisible entities, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. Just knowing, Father, that he is before all things, and in him all things hold together gives me peace. I pray it does for *[FNAME]* as well.
We have hope with Jesus Christ as the head of the body, the church. He is the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell and make peace for us by the blood of his cross. I thank you God, for this sacrifice because I know that me and *[FNAME]* were once alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, but Jesus reconciled us with his body of flesh by his death, to present us holy and blameless and above reproach before you. Praise you, God may we live in gratitude this day and every day with the fulness of your love. (Scripture taken from Colossians 1:15-22).
