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We now begin a new study in the book of Colossians. This young, small church is currently under attack. Any time there is a true work of God taking place, you can be certain that it will come under the attack of Satan.

The enemy will first question the word of God. He will then question the deity of Jesus. Once a believer has been thoroughly softened up, Satan will alure us with the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life. 

Paul counters this attack by placing great emphasis on the preeminence of Christ. Further, he places additional emphasis on living a mature, godly life in Christ Jesus. This is done by living in faithful obedience to Jesus and His word. Obedience to God's word solidifies our foundation in Jesus. 

As we go through this letter, we will see how great it is to be in Christ, how great it is to live for Christ and how great it is to know that we will live for all of eternity with Christ. 

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The message that God has given to Amos is for the Northern kingdom of Israel. They have no regard for the word of God. They are steeped in idolatry. Their treatment of the poor and vulnerable is both inhumane and unjust. Yet they are living in peace and prosperity. Based on their living conditions, they are convinced that God is pleased with them.

Amos has come to let them know that nothing could be further from the truth. God has been faithful to them, giving them every opportunity to live a godly life. Yet they have chosen the path that leads away from God.

The judgment of God is coming upon the Northern kingdom. It may be decades away, but it is coming. The wheels of God's justice grind slowly but exceedingly fine. Apart from repentance, there is no escaping the judgment of God.

As we go through the book of Amos, may we learn not to repeat their actions. 

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As we come to the end of this wonderful and challenging letter, three questions stand before us. Where are we in our walk with Jesus? Do we have the mind of Christ? Are we fully content in Christ?

These answers are critical in light of the days we are living in. We are on the precipice of the return of Jesus. How we answer these questions is key to us being all that God has called us to be for the days we are living in. 

Let us all stay alert in Jesus; stay strong in Jesus; stand firm in Jesus as the day of his appearing draws near. 

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As we conclude the book of Joel, we are reminded that we are living in amazing days. The era we are living in began at Pentecost. It is a time where God has poured out His Spirit on all who are born again. We are rapidly approaching the close of this age. How close are we? Closer than we can begin to imagine.

As believers, we need to be living every moment for Jesus. We need to put our hand to the plough and never look back. We need to run this race to win. Let's all keep our eyes on the finish line as we make every moment count for Jesus. 

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Paul has been writing about true Christian unity. Now he must address a dispute that could destroy the unity in the Philippian church. This dispute is not a doctrinal or biblical dispute. It is personal. At the heart of this dispute is not having the mind of Christ. How sad that most disputes that lead to division within the body of Christ are not over doctrine of biblical truth. Most often it happens when believers choose not to put on the mind of Christ and allow selfish personal issues to rise above true Christian unity. 

Paul then tells us all to rejoice always. To let our gentleness be known to all. And finally, to be anxious for nothing. The key in all of this is that we bring our prayer, or supplication and thanksgiving before the Lord. The result will be the peace of God that will guard our hearts and mind. 

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As we continue our study in the book of Joel, we are reminded that God is both just and righteous. He always gives warning before His judgment. How many warnings do we have before us today as the return of Christ hastens?

We also see that God is in control always. Knowing that God is in control should impact the way we look at all the incredible events taking place in this world today. 

Knowledge of the coming judgement of God should motivate us to living in obedience to Jesus and His word. It should also be a wakeup call bringing those astray to repentance. As we return to God in repentance, He will bring restoration and blessing. 

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Leadership is everything. Therefore, Paul continues to place great emphasis on being an example. Any leader in the church who does not lead by example is not a leader at all. It is that important. 

The example that Paul set forth is that of a citizen of Heaven. The one characteristic of a citizen of heaven is that they eagerly await the return of Jesus. Everything about them, everything about their life is all centered on the return of Christ.

Are you eagerly anticipating the return of Christ? How you answer this question is a true measurement of where you are in your walk with Christ. A true Spirit filled believer, a true citizen of heaven will be filled with excitement and anticipation for the soon return of Jesus. 

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We now begin a study in the book of Joel. We know very little about the prophet Joel. We only have a rough idea of when this prophecy was written. It is a little book with a big message. 

The theme of this book is the day of the Lord. The day of the Lord is still before us on the near horizon. In Joel we get a snapshot of what is to come. There is much we can learn in preparation of what lies before us.

The book starts with a tremendously devasting event. The land has been devoured by locust in unprecedented fashion. The cause is almost certainly disobedience to God's word. After reviewing this tragedy in great detail, Joel calls on the people to repent. 

Repentance is the key purity within the church. Repentance is the key to living a godly life in Christ Jesus.

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In this passage Paul sets before us a tremendous challenge. It is neither complicated nor impossible, but it is a challenge.

Paul wants us all to know that none of us have fully apprehended nor will any of us fully apprehend all the God has apprehended us for until we get to heaven. Yet our supreme desire must be, to be all that God has called us to be for His glory alone. 

We do this by not living on past accomplishments. Rather, we reach ahead and press on to the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. The only way this will happen is if we hear God's word, we know God's word and we live in total obedience to Jesus and His word regardless of cost or consequence.

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We now come to the concluding chapter of Hosea. In this chapter we transition from the formal charges and coming judgment against Israel, to the opportunity for repentance and restoration. Hosea began with an illustration of God's incredible love for Israel displayed in Hosea's marriage to Gomer. Now we see the reality of God's love for Israel. 

God certainly loves the backslider. In Hosea we see God's love for the backslider displayed brilliantly.

If you are a backslider, confess, repent and return to Jesus. He will most definitely receive you. If you have a loved one who is backslidden, continue to pray for them without ceasing. God loves the backslider. 

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