Colossians 2:10
Are you ready to rejoice in the freedom He offers us?
Are you ready to feel free from long to-do lists, insane expectations, and accomplishing everything there is to achieve?
Here it is:
“And you have been made complete in Christ.” –Colossians 2:10
In this context, “to complete” is characterized as to “fill to individual capacity.”
Being complete is about being full.
You can’t be full if you have no parameters to fill. That whole “glass-half” question doesn’t work without a glass.
His to-do list for you is complete when you’ve crossed off just the parts the Lord asks for.
His expectations for you may not be as insane as your expectations for yourself are.
He calls you to accomplish some things, according to His plans. You don’t have to go beyond that.
Complete doesn’t mean perfect or finished. It isn’t determined by our schemes or dreams.
Our “completion” is determined by our maker. He shaped our vessel. Purposefully, intentionally.
And He fills it full.
Don’t worry about the size of your glass. Don’t chase after trophies with wider bowls. He has filled you full according to the capacities He has given you.
You, today, being in the hands of the one shaping, pouring out, and filling up again, are complete.
6868 on June 26, 2016 at 1:50 pm
Thank you Bethany. Great encouragement for me as I ask the Lord, “What next?” In His plan & purpose for me in this new season of retirement from a very fulfilling “in Him” career..
Keep writing…Blessings, RJ
Bethany McIlrath on June 26, 2016 at 7:46 pm
Hi RJ! Congrats on retirement : ) Praying you find this new season fulfilling in Him as well!