Colossians 1:13-14 I Am Forgiven

For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians 1:13, 14 NASB)

Observation: 

Paul reminds the Colossians church what Christ has done for them. Christ has redeemed them, meaning He has bought them back. In the Garden of Eden mankind sold themselves into slavery to sin and Christ has purchased us back for God. Not only are we brought back to God, we are cleaned and wear the righteousness that only 

Christ deserves. 

In Christ we also have forgiveness of sins. Meaning we just need to come to Him and receive healing and freedom from the sins of our past, and those sins no longer need to separate us from our Heavenly Father. 

Application:

The word that sticks out to me the most in these scriptures is WE. In Christ WE have redemption and forgiveness of sins. God has gotten me to a place where I understand and receive His gift of redemption and forgiveness. However, my heart is convicted that I don't give the same forgiveness that I receive. As if somehow, Christ's sacrifice only covered my sin on the cross, and not the offenses of others. I'm grateful God has shown me this ill-will in my heart.

Prayer:

Father, thank You for searching my heart, please forgive me for the ill-will I have held against others. Help me to fall more in love with You and to be changed by that love. I want to walk the walk of a peacemaker, but it first needs to start in my heart. Please help me continue to forgive and believe the best in others.