The always friendly and sociable Jack gave me a drawing this Sunday with the following words: “Love binds all together in perfect unity” (Col.3:14).

Prior to this verse, Paul reminds us that we are separate (holy) from the world via SURRENDER (:1-3) and SANCTIFICATION (:5-11). He then explains that a holy (separate) people will SHOW the following daily habits (:12-14).

1. Compassionate hearts

2. Kindness

3. Humility

4. Meekness

5. Patience

6. Bearing with one another

7. Forgiving complaints

8. Love

When these character traits are part of our daily habits our lives are fulfilling. I often ask non-Christians if they were to die tomorrow, would they feel PLEASED with the life they had lived. They mostly say “no”. However, Christians, when asked the same question mostly answer “yes”.

These daily habits will result in a life of PEACE (:15). Such a person will be content with what they have. And, therefore, will always show a heart of appreciation.

And so, the natural response is acapella PRAISE (:16) as we live out our PURPOSE (:17). Colossians 3:17 (ESV) — 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Friend, be assured of this one thing, your Summit Family is a love bound Body that highly values unity.

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P.S. Thanks Jack! You are a ray of sunshine that lights up every room you walk into.