Qualified You To Share

Colossians 1:11-14 (NIV)

11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

We are redeemed from the dominion of darkness by the forgiveness of sins and brought into the kingdom of heaven. It is there we are to have endurance and patience as we strive to be made in the image of Christ. The Holy Spirit is present to lead and guide us in that endeavor. Jesus has “qualified you to share in the inheritance of His holy people in the kingdom of light.” It is here we are to “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” (Phil 2:12) We are saved by believing in Jesus and receiving the gift of His Holy Spirit. It is then with perseverance and patience we are to walk with Jesus in this new life to join Him on His throne. 

Philippians 2:12 (ESV)

Lights in the World

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,