Lesson 16: God’s Power Accomplishes Three Amazing Things - An Inheritance Part 2
Question 1
Greetings friend, so good to see you today. Let’s get right into this lesson.
We’re studying ‘God’s Power Accomplishes Three Amazing Things’, from Colossians 1:11-14:
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, (12) and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. (13) For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, (14) in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:11-14 NIV
In the last lesson, we identified three astounding things God has done for us:
God has given us an inheritance (Colossians 1:12).
God has delivered us from the power of darkness (Colossians 1:13).
God has redeemed us: forgiven our sins (Colossians 1:14).
You might wonder why are we studying this. Well, depression often settles in the hearts of those who believe that their future is bleak. “Dark forebodings” is a terrible experience; I dealt with it for many years. I felt hopeless that things would improve for me. I was filled with thoughts that my future was a terrible one. I often felt afraid of what the next day would bring. Everything that should have been a good experience was overshadowed by my dark forebodings.
Question 1. Have you experienced “dark forebodings” in your own life? If so what was it like?
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Carnell writes, "Yes it is not a good experience. You feel like there is no hope for a future. But I am reminded of a scripture from Zechariah, " I know the plans I have for ypu saith the Lord, plans for hope and a future." So I am putting my faith in the word of God. He is faithful and must do what He says."
Tori writes, "Yes, I have, it’s almost like everything is bleak, there is nothing to look forward to and you just expect the worst."
Wendy writes, "Oh, yes! After the death of my husband, I didn't see not could I imagine anything good left for me. Everything is closed by the fact that he/Daddy is not here. Any big event in my children's lives still has that cloud of darkness. I would often call, What now? And answer, Nothing. Nothing without my love."