As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: — Colossians 2:6

“New and better!” It is the main marketing slogan used to reintroduce an older product that has lost favor with consumers. After making a few adjustments, remarket the previous product. Paul wants the Colossians to understand that there is nothing “new and better” about Jesus. As they did when they first became Christians, they should instead obediently submit to him as Lord. That is also what we need. Our lives must be established and nurtured in Christ Jesus as Lord, overflowing with gratitude for God’s amazing grace gift of his Son.

 

Thought

“New and better!” It is the main marketing slogan used to reintroduce an older product that has lost favor with consumers. After making a few adjustments, remarket the previous product. Paul wants the Colossians to understand that there is nothing “new and better” about Jesus. As they did when they first became Christians, they should instead obediently submit to him as Lord. That is also what we need. Our lives must be established and nurtured in Christ Jesus as Lord, overflowing with gratitude for God’s amazing grace gift of his Son.

 

Prayer

I am grateful for the gift of your grace that was given to me in Jesus Christ, loving Father and Almighty God. Please pardon me when I become charmed with the merely novel or when wanderlust strikes and I need the novel. Please keep my daily walk with Jesus new. Strengthen my understanding of how his lordship in my life will enable me to tackle the challenging situations I will encounter and to embrace the wonderful new opportunities I will encounter every day with joy, strength, hope, and power.In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.