The Gospel Is Powerful In And Of Itself

Col 1:3-6
3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— 5the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel 6that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God's grace in all its truth.


Paul is revealing the glory of the gospel, and how simple, yet amazing it is to receive it in faith.

The gospel is so great. What Jesus did and the receiving of that through faith is a miracle. So wonderful. It needs no introduction, it needs no help in declaring its glory, it is truth and perfect as is. It will continue growing and bearing fruit. I don't need to stress over it.

Father God, You are so awesome. You deserve all the glory. Your words that are spoken through your gospel is so extraordinary. It is in and of itself glorified through all things. This passage just reveals the glory that you have spoken, and to declare it as grace in all its truth. I thank you for your words, for your good news, for the gospel that grows through the world and that it may be fruitful. Allow it to be fruitful through me, not that it needs me, but that I may do you the honor through grace. Holy be your name, Lord. I pray this in Jesus name.
Amen.