2 Timothy 1:9 says, “Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.”

In 1 Corinthians 1:2 Paul used the words, “…called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.” What do saints do?

As I have been meditating on Colossians 1:28-29, I’ve reflected on Paul’s words. In the context he was addressing all believers. Verse 26 says of the mystery, that it has been revealed to His saints. The mystery (verse 27) is “…Christ in you, the hope of glory.”

Verse 28 says, “Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.” Perfect means mature. 

In verse 29 Paul gave us his example. It says, “To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily.” Striving means to struggle.