The blessings that are in Christ
Colossians 2:1~5 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whim are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (2~3)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #366 Open My Eyes, that I May See (#485 in previous version)
As we live our walk of faith, we must discover the fact that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ. (Colossians 2:3) If we cannot realize this fact, we will be deceived by Satan. Satan makes us lose sight of what is valuable, and stake our lives on things that have no value. In addition, he leads us to have an incorrect perception of the Word of God. God saved us and led us into Christ, and He desires for us to fully enjoy the treasures of wisdom and knowledge that are hidden in Christ.
1. The time schedule of God will absolutely come.
God has hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge in the Gospel, and He is protecting and has hidden those who are saved. It looked as though the people of God were being sent as slaves, but within that, the conquest of Egypt lay hidden. Joseph’s imprisonment was the surest method to raise Joseph as the leader of Egypt. It looked as though the Early Church was faced with hardship, and that Paul was in prison, and that there were no answers for 250 years, but this was all a misunderstanding. We are hidden within God’s plan of the Gospel. If we know this and pray, we will see the time schedule of God.
2. All blessings are hidden within Christ.
God desires to give the greatest blessings to His children. That is why He contained all things within Christ, and has hidden it so that the world cannot take it away. The mystery of the Christ is hidden within the offspring of the woman, the ark of salvation, Canaan land flowing with milk and honey, the man of Bethlehem, son of a carpenter, and the event of the cross. The works will arise when the children of God hold on to this covenant.
3. The blessings in Christ
When can we see this blessing? We must first realize and believe that Jesus is the Christ. Then, when the saved children of God open their eyes to the prayer of enjoying Christ, they will taste the treasures of wisdom and knowledge that are hidden within Christ.
- All treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ. Deeply meditate on this and apply it to yourself, your environment, and problems. At this time, you will gain the strength from God.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / 2011. 9. 4