Here is something that a new Christian might not know.  After a while, the initial joy and adventure of walking with Jesus may go away.  It might be replaced with a sense of distance.  Sometimes old sins return.  It can leave a person feeling uncertain about his or her standing with Jesus.  Is there something more a new believer has to do to get close to God again?  This is a common-enough experience that the Bible addresses it directly.  Let’s join our message as we look at Colossians 2.