“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14
Colossians 1:13-14
Years ago our son Dave and I were enjoying a trip down Illinois’ Rock River in our friend Bud’s small, canoe-like boat. It was a beautiful, quiet afternoon. As we paddled from one side of the river to the other, a jet boat roared around a bend and slammed into us. Bud and I were ejected, and when I emerged, there was no sign of Dave. All I saw was the boat, upside down! I screamed out to God, “HELP!” Once I swam to the boat, I found Dave trapped under it. I yanked him out and dragged him to the surface where we were picked up, taken to shore, and eventually rushed to the hospital. Dave and Bud were injured but recovered, and I will never forget my desperate, frantic cry for help.
Each of us needs to be rescued spiritually. And the situation is even more urgent than the three of us faced that day. We must be snatched from the dominion of darkness and brought into Christ’s kingdom of mercy and forgiveness. Jesus hears our call and says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
Each of us needs to be rescued spiritually. And the situation is even more urgent than the three of us faced that day. We must be snatched from the dominion of darkness and brought into Christ’s kingdom of mercy and forgiveness. Jesus hears our call and says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
Scripture Focus
Colossians 1:12-14
Insight
God hears our desperate cries, comes to us, and rescues us. Call out to Him any time.
Bible In A Year
- Jeremiah 45-46
- Psalm 124
- 2 Corinthians 2-3