“I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:1-3 (NIV)
When I was a mom of little boys, I would spend time nurturing my babies so they would grow healthy and strong. I think that is the ultimate goal of every parent, right? We must teach them well about what they can or cannot do, so they will live a good, healthy and safe life. My oldest son had a fixation on eating bath soap bars. I had to ensure soap was out of reach for little Thiago, but I also had to spend time explaining to him that soap was the cause of his belly aches. Many times, I would tell him those things while I’d scrape soap residue off his little teeth, because he did not learn his lesson in the first few times ,he lavished himself on bath soap bars that we inadvertently left at his tiny hands’ reach.
The apostle Paul had a genuine love and zeal for the people of Colossae. He spent time praying for them, doing spiritual warfare on their behalf, interceding for them as if they were all his children and he needed to make sure they didn’t do something that could cause their spiritual death.
A few miles away from the Colossians there was a church named Laodicea. Irony of ironies, the name Laodicea in itself means “lukewarm or indifferent.” This is probably why Paul starts verse one by adding Laodicea to his statement that he is in deep conflict or suffering for Laodicea as well. After all, what parent does not wish to see his or her child delivered from that which may cause the child to succumb to demise?
God is Sovereign and all-knowing, and He can – and will – deliver His children. Through prayer and supplication, in spite of being in prison, Paul (the apostle) urged his followers to stay the course and to seek knowledge and wisdom through Christ.
“God Almighty, thank You for intercessors who nurture our spiritual well-being.”
For His Glory
Luska Natali
TRBC Women’s Life
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