Colossians 3:15-17 (NIV)

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Reflection:

Like a concert pianist performing the grand finale of a beautiful piece of music, Paul captivates us with the crescendo of his ending exhortation to the church. Let peace and thankfulness dwell in our hearts! Let the message of Christ fill us and transform us! Sing out the songs of our hearts to our Father! And all of this, every word, every melody and every action, is for the glory of God!

Responding to the Transmission:

The notes and progression of Paul’s exhortation are perhaps the reflection of the gospel transformation in our lives. From the peace and thanksgiving in our inner beings to the message of Christ for us and for others to the songs from our hearts, these all flow from the Spirit living in us. Let’s pray that we will continue to be transformed by His Spirit song that plays through our lives and for others in this generation to also hear and receive the good news of the gospel.