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Moments Of Melody 125

Ken Engle5 minColossians 1:21-23

Overview

Jesus Christ is presented as the ultimate figure of reverence, surpassing even literary giants like Milton and Shakespeare, as illustrated by a story of literary men discussing who they would honor most if they entered their room. The sermon contrasts the recognition given to human achievements with the profound response elicited by the presence of Christ, emphasizing that He is a friend who saves, helps, keeps, loves, and heals. Through the lens of Colossians 1:21-23, the message highlights that reconciliation with God is achieved through Christ's death, enabling believers to stand firm in faith and be presented blameless. The core lesson is that true worship and devotion are reserved for Christ, who offers complete forgiveness and a lasting relationship, urging believers to remain steadfast in the hope of the gospel.

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Morning, friends, time again for moments of melody. Yes, this is a program to help you begin your day. A number of prominent literary men were assembled in a clubroom in London one day. This was several, quite a few years ago. The conversation veered to a discussion of some of the illustrious figures of the past, and one in the company suddenly asked, "'Gentlemen, what would we do if Milton were to enter this room?'

"'Ah,' replied one in the circle, "'we would give him such an ovation as might compensate for the tardy recognition accorded him by the men of his day. "'And if Shakespeare should enter?' asked another." We would arise and crown him Master of Song was the answer. And if Jesus Christ were to enter, ask another. I think, said Charles Lamb, amidst an intense silence, we would all fall on our faces. Be the son of friend for children, be the father of my soul.

Friends may fail, be told of My Savior makes me whole. Hallelujah, Father Savior. Hallelujah. are a friend, craving, helping, keeping, loving, loving, be it with Jesus, I do now receive him more than my

kind. He hath granted me forgiveness. I am his and he is mine. Alleluia, what a prayer, saving, helping, keeping, loving, healing.

St. Paul's letter to the Colossians. You yourselves who were strangers to God, and in fact through the evil things you had done, his spiritual enemies, he has now reconciled through the death of his body on the cross, so that he might welcome you to his presence clean and pure without blame or reproach. This reconciliation assumes, of course, that you maintain a firm position in the faith, and do not allow yourselves to be shifted away from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, and which indeed the whole world is now having an opportunity of hearing.