Jesus redeems what we have distorted

IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: Jesus redeems what we have distorted

Col. 3:9-10

Every community is somewhat different from the rest. When you move to a new community, take a new job, or transfer to a new school, you learn your new surroundings. Many things look similar, but you soon realize that life isn't quite the same as it was "back home."

There is no greater difference in communities than between the community of Adam and of "Christ". In Colossians 3, Paul reminds them that they have been "delivered from the domain of darkness" and "transferred into the kingdom of his beloved Son" (Col. 1:13).

In Colossians 3, Paul urges believers to "put to death" that which belongs to the Adamic community and "put on" that which belongs to the community of Jesus. He reminds them of the great transfer of citizenship that has taken place, telling them, "you have put on the new self which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator." In our redemption Christ is restoring that which we have distorted - namely, the image of God.

Someday we will once again accurately reflect God's glory as we fully enjoy Him. Jesus has already purchased this promise. It is our task to practice what Christ has already accomplished. As believers we measure our growth by our increasing Christ-likeness.

This is our goal. This truth also motivates us to be messengers of reconciliation in a world fragmented by sin.

LET US PRAY
LORD JESUS CHRIST, LET YOUR REDEMPTION POWER COME IN TO MY LIFE AND MAKE MY LIFE PERFECT

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