Jesus Christ didn’t just rescue us from something; He saved us for something!
“For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness...” (Colossians 1:13a)
Dominion – power, authority, control.
The ‘darkness’ refers to sin, the father of lies satan, and every evil thing.
We are no longer under the authority of satan. We are no longer under the control of our sinful nature.
“...and brought us into the Kingdom of the Son He loves.” (Colossians 1:13b)
The Kingdom of Jesus Christ, where there is no more sin, no more suffering.
I am reading a book by Kris Vallotton; in the third chapter he talks about our imagination being linked to our hearts. What I imagine myself to be, that is what I become. “For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Proverbs 23:7) Vallotton says “that which you focus on will determine your reality.” (The Supernatural Ways of Royalty) Thinking happy thoughts really does make a difference! “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it springs the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23)
Dwell on this: you have a God who LOVES you. You are rescued from the dominion of darkness. You have been brought into the Kingdom of His Son!
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