Jesus Christ Our Treasure

Colossians 1:28-29; 2:1-5-NIV
28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
29 To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.
2:1 I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally.
2 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,
3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.
5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.

Paul says that he “labors” (kopiao), “struggling” (agonizomai) with all His energy.

• Labor – To feel fatigue, to labor with wearisome effort.
Struggling – to strive, endeavor to accomplish something…
Passion – to labor with a tireless intensity, with His power flowing through me, …

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