IT’S OLD AND IT’S NEW
READING: COLOSSIANS 3:1-11
There is a tale of encouragement that was often told by an ancient and wise servant of God. He spoke of a man who had a very great store of worldly goods. The servants of the devil started to steal and destroy those things, so he decided to guard them. He soon found that when he guarded one part of his belongings, another part would be attacked. In the throes of his desperation, the man turned and saw Jesus patiently watching him. He instantly knew that he should go to the Lord, but was afraid to leave his things. Then Jesus gestured for the man to come. After much internal struggle, he obeyed the Lord. As he went to his Savior he looked back at the goods he had so highly valued. To his amazement he saw that he had been deceived. What he had thought was important was now unattractive and of no real value. However, at the feet of Jesus, he found the contentment he had tried to get from his possessions. The ancient and wise servant always concluded his story with this advice. He would tell his listeners to seek those things which are above, where Christ is. Today the message is not ancient and wise, but modern and wise. We should go and do likewise. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
2. As a wise servant of God, what advice do you have to give?
