Dear Brethren,
MEDITATION

Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. For though I am absent in
the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ

Colossians 2:4-5

OBSERVATION AND INTERPRETATION

Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you …

1. Deception

a. It can come to Colossian Christians in all forms of persuasion
b. Paul says what he has to say as a way of preventive measure against deception

2. Let us seek to educate our members lest they give in to

a. Deceptive words
b. Persuasive words of lie

For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit
1. Paul is not physically present with Colossian church members

a. He is imprisoned in Rome
b. He is a prisoner in Rome (4:3,8,10)

2. Paul however is present with them in spirit

a. He is with them in heart and mind
b. He is one with them in spirit

Rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ
1. Paul, though not physically present with the Colossians, rejoices to see

a. Their good order
b. The steadfastness of their faith in Christ

2. Good order and steadfastness of faith

a. Colossian Christians are prepared and persistent
b. They are steady and strong to go on

APPLICATION TO LIFE AND MINISTRY
1. Let us educate one another to fight against all forms of deception
2. Let us emulate the example of the good order and steadfast faith of Colossians

Prayerfully
Tomas Zatel