DEVOTION - Day 19

Colossians 1:22 (New International Version)


22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—

Here we see Paul comparing the death of Jesus to the sin offerings that the Jewish people would make under the Law. He draws a direct line between our sin and Christ’s death that brought us reconciliation with God. In other words, God offered the sacrifice for our sins…we just have to accept it and acknowledge it.

So, where are you at in your Spiritual walk? Do you know the peace that comes from knowing Christ as your Savior? Do you understand fully the enormity of what God did by offering the sacrifice of His son to make up for our sinful ways? Do you see the hope and the assurance in this verse that one day we will stand before God – Holy and perfect in every way?

This verse is the basis for our entire belief system and without it we would be just like everyone else. But, we’re not. We are the reason God did this and His love should be what guides our lives and ultimately our faith in Him. So, have you been reconciled to God? If not, won’t you take that step today?

Admit today that you can’t do it on your own and you need God. Ask Jesus to come into your life to become your Lord and Savior. Tell Him that you will continue to serve Him all of your days and pray for strength to take the necessary steps to mature in your faith. Oh, and tell someone the decision you just made to accept Christ into your life!