You've Heard It Before. Believe It Now

Colossians1;16 (KJV)

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

To give the contexual view: Read, and study, verses 15-20


Okay, here is the so often heard, yet always ignored statement that the title eludes to....

IT AIN'T ALL ABOUT YOU!!!!!!!!


That really should be your encouragement today. LOL Really. But, I am thinking that you would sit, looking at your screen, reading the words, and inwardly commenting that, "Bro. Catalyst must not have felt like blogging today. He trying to pass this off as 'spiritual' encouragement."
We ARE some prideful creatures, if we do not often get reminded that PRIDE isn't good for the child of God. So, where does that take us? Right back to the opening statement. IT AIN'T ABOUT YOU!!!!

Paul's epistle to the Colossians was an overall rebuttal to most of the false doctrines that had been going forth in the city of Colosse. What better way to start off a conversation on falsehoods, and miseducation than to state the truth? No, seriously, that is a question to you.

If you, who are reading this, set out to be encouraged (within your spirit), should you not have proper understanding about the fullness of Christ Jesus; the fullness that is God's to give? When stepping into such teachings, as learning about Christ Jesus and him being God, why would you then raise your hand to ask, "When am I going to learn all about me?"
That is one of, if not the number one way we block the reception of God's best for us. To sit and spend time trying to figure out when, where, and how I can make this relationship all about me is sheer foolishness.

I think about my present situation, just as example. There is a scripture, John 15;18-19, which shows me that as long as I choose to represent Christ Jesus I shall have a type of 'hatred' that will be present as long as I am representing him. That is why I do not have so many friends. That is why I cannot go to club with you ALL THE TIME. That is why most people will not seek me out, to sit in conversation with. That is why I am not appealing to most women. That is why...... You got it? Most of those people, who are IN the world but not OF the world, understand exactly what I mean. We understand that it is not about us. We understand so much, that we give thanks on them days when we get rejected by this world. I have a good friend, here in Los Angeles, that is working within the entertainment industry (film and television). This friend could be what is known as 'famous', but she chooses to remain under Christ Jesus: to represent him fully. Do you know her name?

Encouraged?... I pray you are. When you find out that the job you were so desparately seeking didn't pan out. GIVE THANKS! When your boss asks you to switch travel schedules and stay in the home office more. GIVE THANKS! When the man or woman you were interested in doesn't seem interested in you. GIVE THANKS! When it doesn't appear the money will be available to send your child to college. GIVE THANKS! I write all of this; this blog through inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and when I have given what it is that is to be read, I GIVE THANKS! Because all of this belongs to him anyway. It belongs to God. For he receives all the Glory, all Praise, and all the Honor. We do not deserve none of it. That is why whatever God chooses to give through Christ Jesus is a BLESSING. That is why we should GIVE THANKS.

On today, do your best to be mindful of what it is that you should GIVE THANKS for within your life. Remember, if you received anything, it is a BLESSING.


Holla,
Yer Brova Catalyst