Saints

“To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae…”

Colossians 1:1-2

Have you ever thought of yourself as a saint? According to God, you are! “Saint” isn’t a term for only the “most holy” of believers. Rather, it is what each of us are in Christ. It means holy, separated to God. Later, in Colossians 3:12, Paul reminds us that, because we’re holy, we should behave in ways that reflect God’s holiness. In other words, as those separated to God, we can respond differently to situations than those who don’t know Christ. Our calling allows us to see our circumstances as opportunities to glory God in a holy way.

Lord, thank You for providing a way for me to live that allows me to respond to life’s circumstances differently than those who don’t know You. Help me be mindful that I am a saint – holy and separated to You. 

from If God is In Control, Why Am I a Basket Case?