Have you ever been a part of a team?  You wear a uniform with the name of that team on you.  Whatever you are doing with that uniform on you represent that team.  There have been great athletes over the years who were really good at their particular sport but because of their behavior the team parted ways with that player because they didn’t want to be represented by that person.  As followers of Jesus we are part of a team.  We may not wear a uniform but we represent Jesus as we go throughout life.  People will form an opinion about Jesus based on what they see in us.  Paul reminds us that everything we do should be and is done in the name of Jesus.  Let’s look at his words in Colossians 3 together today.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Paul reminds us to live at peace with one another and continue to build each other up with the message of Jesus.  This is important because the world is watching.  If they see Christians fighting and arguing why would they want to be a part of that?  When they see us loving each other and building each other up it is attractive and inviting.  Everything we do is for Jesus and is done in His name.  So put on your team Jesus uniform today and represent Him well!

In His Grip,
Pastor Dave