Do not be denied the revelation of Christ and the power of His resurrection in you! The Sons and Daughters of GOD are meant to walk in its fullness as a bright light to the nations.
The adversary’s primary mission is to keep you from this revelation and he does this by deception. His primary weapons are to get you to walk in the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. Any combination will suffice in his attempts of deception.
It all started in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve were created in the likeness of GOD yet the devil wanted to convince them otherwise. Since Adam and Eve had daily walks with GOD, she could have inquired of HIM concerning her interaction with the adversary. She didn’t. Neither did Adam so they both allowed the deception to enter in. We know how that worked out as the world is still dealing with this deception in a widespread fashion.
Paul contended against those who were (and are) being used of the devil and his minions concerning the power of Christ’s revelation. Paul himself had firsthand experience in dealing with this deception but was given the revelation of the power of Christ’s resurrection by Jesus.
Paul first explained in Colossians chapter 1 that we:
Already have the inheritance of Christ (v12
We have already been delivered from darkness (v 13)
We have already been translated into the Kingdom of HIS dear Son (v 13)
We have already have redemption (v14)
We have already been reconciled (v 21-22)
We already have Christ in us, the hope of glory (v 27)
Paul then wrote by The Holy Spirit in Colossians chapter 2:
2 I wish you could know how much I have struggled for you and for the church in Laodicea, and for the many other friends I’ve yet to meet. 2 I am contending for you that your hearts will be wrapped in the comfort of Heaven and woven together into Love’s fabric. This will give you access to all the riches of God as you experience the revelation of God’s great mystery—Christ.
Paul wants us to access something we already have yet he must contend with the deception promoted by the adversary through the world’s religious teachings. These deceptions are well-rooted in the souls of men and can only be plucked up and removed by the revelation Paul is speaking from.
It is vital to our full spiritual maturity that we completely immerse ourselves in these Words from Paul for they were given to him by The Holy Spirit. These are hidden treasures waiting to be revealed for our sustained use as he expresses in the following verse:
3 For our spiritual wealth is in Him, like hidden treasure waiting to be discovered—heaven’s Wisdom and endless riches of revelation knowledge.
This hidden treasure is already in us awaiting access. Full immersion in HIS Word is what’s required to access this revelation. We cannot casually read Colossians chapter 1 and 2 expecting such a great revelation. Digging up past roots of religious teaching which go deep takes serious effort. Are you willing to make the effort? As for me and my wife, we are willing and committed.
People expend much time and resources looking for substantiated hidden treasures. Jesus deposited this hidden treasure in us and Paul affirms that it is there waiting for our discovery of it. Because he is “contending”, there is great resistance to its discovery. However, I will not be denied. What about you?
4 I want you to know this so that no one will come and lead you into error through their persuasive arguments and clever words. 5 Even though I’m separated from you geographically, my spirit is present there with you. And I’m overjoyed to see how disciplined and deeply committed you are because you have such a solid faith in Christ, the Anointed One.
Paul shares the critical nature of receiving this revelation. Once we have full understanding of what we already have, we are no longer subject to the persuasive arguments and clever words of error being promoted by religion and the world.