Reading the book of Colossians felt like being reminded of
who Jesus really is—and who I am because of Him. It was like Paul gently turned
my face away from the noise and confusion of life and said, “Look at Christ.
Just look at Him.” And when I did, I saw Him more clearly.
This book is not long, but it is rich. Every verse felt
intentional. Paul was writing to a church he had never even met, but you would
never know it. He sounded like a protective father, guarding his kids from
teaching that would steer them off track. The Colossians had started in Christ,
but there were outside voices trying to convince them they needed more—more
rules, more rituals, more philosophy.
Paul said, “No. Jesus is enough.”
And honestly, I needed that reminder. Because sometimes I
drift into feeling like I need to add something to grace. Like I have to
perform. Like I have to earn. Like Jesus needs a little help from me to keep me
saved and steady. But Colossians said loud and clear—He is the fullness. He
holds everything together. He is the head of the body, the image of the
invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. And He lives in me.
That truth wrecked me a little.
Paul reminded them—and me—that we are complete in Christ.
That in Him we have been raised to new life. That our old self was nailed to
the cross. That we do not have to be ruled by empty religion or human
traditions. I needed that. Because even though I love God, I sometimes get
caught up in doing things out of habit or fear instead of out of love and
understanding.
But Paul did not just preach theology—he showed us how to
live it. He told us to set our minds on things above. To put off the old self
and put on compassion, kindness, humility, patience. He called us to forgive,
to love, to let peace rule our hearts. That part got me. Because it reminded me
that being rooted in Christ should shape everything—how I talk, how I love, how
I show up in the world.
One verse in particular settled in my spirit: “Whatever
you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.” That
made me pause. Everything? Even the small things? The frustrating things? The
things I think do not matter? Yes. Everything.
Reading Colossians reminded me that I do not need to add to
Jesus. I just need to stay connected to Him. It reminded me that spiritual
maturity is not about performing—it is about abiding. It is about walking in
the identity I already have because of what He has done.
Jesus is enough. And because He is enough, I am secure.