February 5 ~ Colossians 2:8-10
Watch out for people who try to dazzle you with big words and intellectual double-talk. They want to drag you off into endless arguments that never amount to anything. They spread their ideas through the empty traditions of human beings and the empty superstitions of spirit beings. But that’s not the way of Christ. Everything of God gets expressed in him, so you can see and hear him clearly. You don’t need a telescope, a microscope, or a horoscope to realize the fullness of Christ, and the emptiness of the universe without him. When you come to him, that fullness comes together for you, too. His power extends over everything.
Scripture quotations from The Message. © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress, Colorado Springs, CO. All rights reserved.
My friend Beth texted me a photo this morning of a magnetic sign outside “Walnut Grove Baptist Church” (actual location unknown) that read…
“Just love everyone. I’ll sort ‘em out later. – God”
Considering this scripture passage, I thought the sign was timely. Haven’t we had enough endless arguments? Aren’t we tired of the “he said/she said” and the empty traditions and superstitions? I don’t know about you, but I’m over the double-talk. I am done with human interpretations of what Jesus did or didn’t say. I want no more of the minute dissection of every single word and action from those who have decided they have cornered the market on what is true and best for all concerned – especially when these notions clearly favor particular biases and personal benefit in some manner.
It is time for us to let God “sort ‘em out later.” It is time for us to sit with Jesus and ask, “What do YOU say?” It is time to listen to His response – and act accordingly. In the words of the magnetic sign, I believe Jesus is telling us to “Just love everyone.” While this sounds like a simple command, it is quite broad and all-encompassing. If we truly make an effort to follow these three words to the letter, we will be amazed at what Jesus does. Truly, His power extends over everything. Isn’t it time we gave Him room to work?
©2023 Debbie Robus
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