Colossians 3: 1- 11 - Implications of the Resurrection

Daily Devotion 1: United to Jesus

Scripture Verse: Colossians 3:1 - "So if you have been raised with Christ..."

Summary Devotion: Being united to Jesus means more than just believing in Him—it means our lives are connected to His death and resurrection. Just as a skydiver is securely attached to an experienced partner, we are attached to Christ. If we are truly connected to Him, our lives should reflect that change.

Prayer: Lord, help us to truly understand what it means to be united with You. May our lives reflect the transformation that comes from being connected to Your death and resurrection. Amen.

Daily Devotion 2: Seeking Things Above

Scripture Verse: Colossians 3:2 - "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."

Summary Devotion: Our focus should be on heavenly things, on God and His Word. This means aligning our hearts and minds with His will and seeking to live according to His standards, not the world's.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to set our minds and hearts on things above. Guide us to prioritize Your kingdom and seek after Your will in all we do. Amen.

Daily Devotion 3: Putting to Death Sin

Scripture Verse: Colossians 3:5 - "Therefore, put to death what belongs to your earthly nature..."

Summary Devotion: As Christians, we're called to put to death the sinful desires of our earthly nature, including sexual immorality, impurity, and greed. This involves a change in our hearts and minds, seeking what is good and aligning ourselves with God's will.

Prayer: Lord, give us the strength to put to death the sinful desires of our earthly nature. Help us to resist temptation and to seek after what is good and pleasing to You. Amen.

Daily Devotion 4: New Life in Christ

Scripture Verse: Colossians 3:10 - "You are being renewed in knowledge according to the image of your Creator."

Summary Devotion: In Christ, we are made new creations, continually growing and being renewed in our knowledge of God. Our lives should reflect this transformation, as we put off our old selves and strive to live according to God's will.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for making us new creations in Christ. Help us to continually grow in our knowledge of You and to live according to Your will each day. Amen.

Daily Devotion 5: Living in Christ

Scripture Verse: Colossians 3:12-14 - "Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive. Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity."

Summary Devotion: As Christians, we are called to live in Christ by showing compassion, kindness, humility, and love to one another. Forgiveness and unity should characterize our relationships as we reflect the love of Christ to the world.

Prayer: Lord, help us to live in Christ by showing love and forgiveness to others. May we reflect Your character in all we do, bringing glory to Your name. Amen.