~Joyful Commitment~
~Sue Hudgins~ It mattered not to Paul
That he was suffering pain.
He was focused on eternity.
Heaven would be his gain.
Paul knew he could not quit;
His work was not yet done.
Prison would not stop him
From the task he had begun.
Paul was overjoyed because of
The mystery of God's salvation.
The gospel was for all men!
It was meant for every nation!
Paul rejoiced over the faith
His Colossian brothers had shown.
Their love was steadfast.
Their faith abided and it had grown.
Though attacked by false teaching
Colossians' faith was unshaken.
Their anchor was in Christ alone.
They knew they were not forsaken.
When we are fully committed,
Our joy will overflow.
Peace will be in our hearts.
Our faith will continue to grow.
Will you surrender to Him?
Will you let Him lead you?
Blessings will come your way!
His will is perfect and true!
God gives Sue a poem to go with each
Senior Adult Sunday School lesson she teaches.
Hillcrest Baptist Church,
November 9, 2003
Colossians 1: 24-2: 5