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Colossians 3:13b – The Big Ask

Picture of a man with his arms crossed scowling at the person next to them.

… and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.

Summary: When the Bible talks about forgiveness, it touches a nerve people can relate to.  

Suddenly, although it should not come as a surprise, we turn the corner of Paul’s thinking and come face to face with the Big Ask. 

Paul has been instructing us about God’s love for us as his chosen people. God wants us to clothe ourselves with qualities that reflect God’s love; compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 

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Colossians 3:12g – A Car Called Patience

The view from a car waiting for the train to pass at a RR crossing.

…[clothe yourselves with] … patience.

Summary: Patience is an interesting word. It evokes looking at the clock waiting for our favorite TV show to start, but it is so much more than that. 

Finally, we come to the end of the train! Like sitting in your car at a railroad crossing waiting for the endless stream of boxcars to file by. You have patiently waited until we finally get to the last rail car; a car called “Patience.” 

What do you think of when you see that word? Does the word “suffering” come to mind? 

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