Christ is the secret to spiritual maturity and the key to unlocking all treasures of wisdom and knowledge. The sermon illustrates this with the parable of General George Washington helping soldiers move a heavy timber, demonstrating that true leadership involves active participation and support. Paul’s letter to the Colossians is used to emphasize the urgency and depth of his desire for believers to know Christ fully. The core lesson is that knowing Christ intimately is the path to spiritual growth and the fulfillment of God's purpose for humanity.
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Cherry, good morning to all of you. You're listening to Moments of Melody, a five-minute capsule to help you begin your day. During the Revolutionary War in the United States, a rider on horseback came across a squad of soldiers trying to move a heavy piece of timber. A corporal stood by with a self-important air, giving the orders to heave, but the piece of timber was a trifle too heavy for the squad. "'Why don't you help them?'
asked the quiet man on the horse, addressing the corporal. "'Me? Why, I am a corporal, sir,' dismounting the stranger carefully, took his place with the soldiers. "'Now altogether, boys, heave.' and the big piece of timber slid into place. The stranger again mounted his horse. Then he turned to the corporal and said, The next time you have a piece of timber for your men to handle corporal, send for the commander-in-chief. The horseman was none other than General George Washington. We are coming to heaven, For Mary are the thorns on the way.
Every day Oh no, it's not an easy road And now St.
Paul's letter to the Colossians. So naturally we proclaim Christ. We warn everyone we meet, and we teach everyone we can all that we know about him, so that if possible we may bring every man up to his full maturity in Christ. That is what I am working at all the time, with all the strength that God gives me. I wish you could understand how deep is my anxiety for you. and for those of Laodicea, and for all who have never met me, how I long that you may be encouraged and find out more and more how strong are the bonds of Christian love. How I long for you to grow more certain in your knowledge and more sure in your grasp of God Himself.
May your spiritual experience become richer as you see more and more fully God's great secret, Christ Himself. For it is in Him and in Him alone that men will find all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. God's great secret, Christ Himself. Do you know this greatest of all secrets? Do you really know Him?
Do you know Him as your Savior? He is the secret of life itself, real life.