Col 2:18 "Let No One DQ You" (October 10)

Col 2:8 Let no one take you captive by philosophy...according to human traditions.  The first third of my life I was held captive by human traditions.  The second third of my life I chose to be held captive by philosophy of others who appeared to be oh so smarter than I.  And I was told how much I didn't know, even by really well meaning good friends.  And I have a Seminary education.  People are puffed up proud about their knowledge.  But, are they alive to God?  Are they really free?  Everyone must answer for themselves.  The last third of my life, I no longer am held captive by philosophy, by the tradition of men.  I am who I am, by the Grace of God. I am alive in ways I've never been before.  I am free!

Col 2:18 Let no one disqualify you...hold fast to your Head.  You are growing with a growth that is only from God.  Praise God!  Are you growing?  It seems as though I am growing by leaps and bounds and it is so very exciting to be in the place where I am that appears to be one of failure in the world's eyes yet every day, I am marked by evidence of His Holy Work of Grace and Growth.  Hallelujah!