Colossians 3:1-25
Here is the verse that Archbishop Beach cited in yesterday’s AWFTL: And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (v. 17) His summary message had to do with how others see us, especially how non-Christians view us. And unfortunately too many people see the harsh, judgmental, unforgiving side of many Christians. They see many Christians as hypocrites, possibly even regular church-going Christians with whom they are close. They also see the media portrayals of big-time preachers whose unholy personal lives have been revealed or the number of priests who are being charged with sexual abuse. They fail to see much of the good that is done in Jesus’ name – Baptist Health and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lexington, the Salvation Army’s soup kitchen in downtown Lexington, Avenues for Women in Frankfort. And there’s not much we can do about others’ evaluations on this larger scale. But what we can do is mirror Jesus in our everyday lives – speak of Him and serve others as if we were serving Him: And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus…
See also: August 25 / Colossians 3:1-11; August 26 / Colossians 3:12-17; August 27 / Colossians 3:18-4:6
Amen, v. 17: And whatever you do, in word and deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Focus on the character of Jesus and humbly thank Him in everything. Sounds so simple, but requires constant reminders and encouragement from God and other believers. Thank you, friends!