Episode 21—Context is Everything
The text of the letter to the Colossians has a lot to tell us about how to create and maintain a context where we are constantly reminded that we live in the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus. Paul begins his letter by encouraging the Colossians with grace and peace and continues as he tells them that he prays for them all the time, tells them why, what he prays, and to whom he prays. Then he tackles the problems they are confronted with, all the while reminding them that Jesus is part of all these situations and that he has answers for them.
We would do well to imitate how Paul talks to the Colossians in our everyday lives and counseling situations.