We are deep into the revelation of Christ's preeminence within those who walk in his life style as awaken, redeemed, renewed and re-genesised humanity. A humanity the GOD calls his own people whom he has exonerated by the resurrection of Christ. A people who are become posseccors of the Elohim of Genesis 1, again. Possessors of his incarnation personality, the living and abiding word, GOD'S, Saints each and everyone. Here in chapter two is more of this treasure to be found.
Colossians 2:1-5, 6-7 "For I would that ye knew what great[1] conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; That their hearts might be comforted[2], being knit together[3] in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding[4], to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid[5] all the treasures[6] of wisdom and knowledge. And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving." (KJV)
Colossians 2:1-5, 6-7 "For I want you to know how great[1] a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged[2], being knit together[3] in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding[4] and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden[5] all the treasures[6] of wisdom and knowledge. I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving." (ESV)
Colossians 2:1-5, 6-7 "Picture this: The stage is set; the game is on! And we are more than mere spectators. We are [1]standing opposite each other in the arena like two athletes of exactly the same stature: the contest is to display Christ in us to the extent that all of humanity as well as those in Laodicea may witness what we know as face-to-face and not just by hearsay! (Christ is not more in Paul than what he is in his audience! The KJV reads, "What [1]great [2]conflict!" The word, [1, G2245] helikos, from the Thayer's Definition translates, "as tall as; as old as; equal comrades. Two contestants weighing the exact same weight as well as being athletes of the exact same age." And arena or contest, [2, G73] ago, in Thayer's Definition is "an assembly met to see games within the arena or stadium.") The [2]mandate of my ministry is for everyone's heart to be awakened to their true identity, [3]intertwined in agape's tapestry. This will launch us into a life of knowing the wealth of every [4]conclusion and joint witness hidden within the mystery of GOD who Fathered us and co-revealed us in Christ. (The word, [2, G3870 from G3844 and G2564] parakaleo, is often translated as comfort, is from (G3844) para, a preposition indicating close proximity, a thing proceeding from a sphere of influence, intimately connected; and (G2564) kaleo, to surname, to identify by name, to call by proper name. The phrase, [3, G4822, G1722, G26] sumbibatzo en agape, means intertwined in Love's tapestry; and the word, [4, G4907 sunesis, a heart (mental) putting together, is from G4920] suniemi, means joint seeing or clearly understanding.) Everything that could possibly define our wealth is [5]hidden in Christ. In this place of our union to him the complete [6]treasure of all wisdom and knowledge is our source. (The word, [5, G614 from G613] apokriphos, is translated from (G613 apokruptō, to conceal, is from G575 and G2928); (G575) apo, away from, off, and (G2928) krupto, to conceal, to keep secret (Deuteronomy 29:29). The word, [6, G2344 from G5087] thesaurus, means treasure; the place in which precious things are collected and laid up; is from (G5087) tithemi, to place with theo, GOD, the ultimate capacity of all things. Christ is the context of all wisdom and knowledge.) I want to say it with such clarity that no one will be able to lead you to an inferior conclusion by bending your mind with clever words. (This happened by religions philosophy and theology working hand in hand by twisting the word use and meanings. And adding their band of other words to cause great harm to the origin and original message, such words as pentance or repentence. Any message that would divert from this revelation of the mystery of Christ is founded in error.) My physical absence does not distance me from you spiritually. I rejoice to witness that your discipline and practice lifestyle does not distract from the simplicity of our faith and confidence in Christ.
Our daily walk is no different from that initial embrace when we first understood our divine association in him. (As we have received Christ, so walk in him.) Just like the roots of a tree, draw our sustenance and strength from him, the Vine. Like a building rising up out of its foundation our life makes the full stature of Christ visible; standing tall in his shoes, firm in our faith posture. The language of gratitude overflows from our hearts reflects the exact impression of what we are taught." (The Mirror, with some editing.)
Wow! Hope that ya'll caught hold of what was just revealed of the preeminence of Christ within you and I! Until our next visit may the LORD of his revelation richly increase his wisdom and knowledge in both you and yours.
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