One of the basic needs in us is for reconciliation. We need to be reconciled with each other: family, friends, coworkers. But, the most fundamental need we have is to be reconciled with God through Jesus Christ!
In Colossians 1:20-23 we find Paul (the author of Colossians) talking about reconciliation. Reconciliation was a common word in Paul’s day. It was used to talk about two warring armies who had worked out a peace treaty. It was used to talk about a separated husband and wife who were able to work out their differences. It was used to talk about two friends who had had a misunderstanding, but who had sat down and decided to forgive and forget. At the most basic level, reconciliation talks about the restoration of a broken relationship. Paul uses this word to describe the way Christ has restored the broken relationship between a sinful world and a holy God (I Am SO Thankful for this). Paul reminds the Colossians of how they were reconciled to God by virtue of Jesus’ death on the cross. Today the greatest need we have is to be reconciled with God through Jesus Christ.
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