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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 5 of 5
Colossians 3:18-25; ; Colossians 4:1-6
In Colossians 3:10-11 distinctions among mankind as God’s creation are nullified; only the fundamental difference between the old man and the new man is maintained (cf. Galatians 3:27-28). But here the Christian, in whom exists these two natures, is considered in his relationship with others, and at the same time with the Lord. In contrast with the rest of the epistle where we have to do with Christ (our life), He is here called the Lord, in order to emphasise His rights and His authority. Children, wives, husbands, servants or masters, each has his or her place and each in his own way serves "the Lord Christ". What should be our attitude to those that "are without"?Firstly we should walk wisely, reflecting the truth.Then our speech should be full of grace and firmness, suited to the circumstances and the condition of the persons concerned.Finally, we should pray (v. 3). Paul asks for prayer for himself. Notice, it is not the door of the prison he would like to see opened, but the door of the gospel.
These verses correspond with Ephesians 5:22-33; Ephesians 6:1-9. In these parallel passages, "it is very beautiful to see the way in which divine teaching enters into every detail of life, and breathes the sweet perfume of its perfections on every duty and in every relationship" (J.N.D.).
