What's Within? (part 2 of 2)

As we noted yesterday: Who or what is inside a house often determines the atmosphere within and gives rise to the kinds of activities that take place. It is also only that which is within that can come out. What is not within cannot come out. What comes out can only be what is already inside.

Yesterday we noted what James described as being unnatural. The same expectation ought to be applied to our life. Therefore we should give serious consideration regarding what it is that is filling us up.

Paul exhorted those at Colossae to . . .
"(16) LET THE WORD OF CHRIST DWELL IN YOU RICHLY, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God." ( Colossians 3:16 ESV)

The Greek word "enoikeo" (translated "dwell") means to dwell in, live in, or inhabit and is used metaphorically to describe that which is within to influence. Paul's exhortation was for the "WORD OF CHRIST" to be allowed to dwell in us richly or abundantly. What Paul then went on to list appears descriptive of a worshipful life. Such should mark our life whether we are with other Christians or by ourselves. If we have an abundance of the "WORD OF CHRIST" dwelling in us, it will be HIS WORDS that will determine the atmosphere in our life. Then, what better words would there be than HIS WORDS to come forth from within us.

Let us diligently focus on filling ourselves with an abundance of the "WORD OF CHRIST". May that be the well from which we draw the actions and words of our life. Drawing from the abundance of HIS WORDS we need not fear what slips out whether it be in word or deed.

Have a great day WITH THE TEACHING ABOUT AND THE WORDS OF CHRIST INFLUENCING EVERY ASPECT OF OUR LIFE!
Carl

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