New Life

Written By Betty Predmore

COLOSSIANS 2: 8-23

(October 6)

Have you ever been condemned because of your Christianity? Or had others mock you and tell you how foolish you are to believe such nonsense?

The world mocks Christians every day. The ideas and theories of how the earth was formed, how people came to be, where we go when we die ... it's everywhere.

Our challenge is to stay strong in the midst of the stories and lies. Our goal is not only to remain steadfast, but to be a shining light for the Truth.

Paul is warning the Colossians to beware of "empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of the world." It is not that he is against philosophy. Paul was a gifted philosopher. He is against any philosophy that gives off the idea that man can solve any of life's problems, instead of Christ being the problem-solver.

As Christians, we now have new life. Our old, dead life is gone and we alive in Christ. Our sins are forgiven. (Hallelujah!) Jesus paid it all on the cross, putting shame to all the spiritual rulers and authorities.

And he made it clear that only he was to be worshipped. Some were worshipping angels because the false teachers were telling them that God was too distant to approach, and they could only get to him through the angels. They believed they had to worship angels in or der to reach God. The Bible tells us that angels are servants of God and are not to be worshipped.

These false teachers had unspiritual minds. They desired attention from others and were obsessed with the physical realm. Paul warns the Colossians to not fall prey to their lies, not to worry about their rules, and not to let them convince them away from the truth.

Paul's warning is still valid today. So many try to convince those who believe that they are wrong ... gullible, foolish, easily swayed. But we who know Christ know the truth of God's word. We know that evil will come from every direction to tear us down. We also know that we can stand firm and strong in the strength of Jesus, and in the strength of our fellow believers.

We can do this because of the NEW LIFE we have in Christ.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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