6/6/12- Colossians 1

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the holy and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.  (Col. 1:1,2).

(Colossae today)

     2 Corinthians, Philippians and Philemon  all mention Timothy as well as Paul as the senders of the epistle.  But what is unique to this introduction are the words "to the holy and faithful saints."  The readers were viewed as being set apart- to be holy.  The introduction has a family theme: "brothers, and God our father."  This family is found in the geographical city of Colossae, and in the person of Jesus Christ.  
   Paul was not alone but had Timothy.  He was reminding the Colossians that they were inter-dependent on each other and even more truly on God.  We too are dependent on God, our Father.
   

Prayer: Help me, O Lord, to know that I am in you and with many other brothers and sisters.