Re:Verse passage – Colossians 1:15-24 (day two) Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions. Vs. 24
It has been a joy to consider what it means to bear the image of God during this summer’s study. As we read this week’s passage, notice how many ‘body’ words are included: mind, flesh, body. Paul understood not just the metaphor of the body of Christ, but also the need to surrender everything we have to Kingdom purpose. If Christ is before all things and holds all things together, then we do well to recognize that is more than an institutional catchphrase, it is a reminder that we his handiwork. The image of God was not intended to be hidden, but displayed, celebrated, and shared. May we never tire of helping others to see how they were made to do the same.
Amen! Well said!