The Message

This letter is from Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. (Colossians 1:1, NLT).

Good Morning!

A friend of mine prays for me every day. I receive emails of encouragement and care from my friend at the perfect time. Rather than being passive in prayer, my friend is active. In turn, God reveals a far-reaching covering and care to me through the messages of my friend.

In the midst of busyness and trying to make it through the day, opportunities to reach out to others through the power of God are missed. Too often people become part of a to-do-list . . . or a target for personal stress . . . or a dumping ground for unresolved issues . . . or an emotional trigger. The fusion between the Spirit of God and the human spirit changes our relationship with God, ourselves, and others with far reaching influence. The restorative message of God to the world becomes our message in words and actions.

Paul identified himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus in his letter to the Colossians. In the ancient days, the people understood an apostle to be a messenger; however, he specified that he had been sent by God as an apostle of Christ Jesus, establishing his authority. In other words, he purposefully impacted others through communicating the message of God.

Make a difference today.
Choose to be the restorative message of God.
Enter into the restorative power of God through your words and actions.
Enjoy!

Learning with you to be used by God as a message,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)