peace to live by

Wishing Grace & Peace, Part 1 (TMF:2494)

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Peace to Live By: Wishing Grace & Peace, Part 1 (TMF:2494) - Daniel Litton
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       “For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know Timothy's proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel” (Philippians 2:21, 22, ESV). It was also Timothy to whom Paul chose to write his final letter to, right before he was executed for the faith. That’s how highly Paul thought of Timothy. Colossians 1:2 states, “To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.” This is the familiar greeting we see from the Apostle Paul in all of his letters, namely, that of the use of “Grace” and “Peace.” So, this grace and peace is something that is granted to those of the body of Christ. It is interesting that Paul picks these two things. One would wonder why he didn’t pick love, for instance, as a primary thing to be received from God. Rather, his calling card is grace and peace. Grace makes sense as it is something that believers always need from God, who, appropriately, is noted as “Father.”