He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14

When Paul says that God has conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, what does he mean? The word ‘conveyed’ was used when ancient kings took captive peoples and transported them to another land, usually as slaves.
Hence, Paul is saying that we as former slaves are being transported from former bondage in sin to the liberated atmosphere of His daily presence. While our ultimate ‘transporting’ will be into His presence at His coming, in the meantime He has not left us at the mercy of the dark rulers of this present age (1 John 5:19; Ephesians 6:12). We are His people, proclaiming His praises (1 Peter 2:9), showing His good works (Matthew 5:16), and holding forth His word (Philippians 3:15-16). We have come under the rule of our supreme King who also is the lover of our souls. He has ‘conveyed’ us unto His kingdom to serve His kingdom purposes.

PERSONAL RESPONSE QUESTIONS

1. Based on what you have learnt from today’s lesson, how confident are you of being securely placed in the ‘captivity’ of Christ’s liberating presence?
2. In what way would you explain the distinction between the yoke of bondage in sin, and Christ’s yoke of liberty?
3. In what ways are you prevailing over the dark rulers of this present age?

PRAYER: Thank you dear Lord for delivering me from the power of darkness. You saved me & gave me a new life. Thank you.

IMPORTANT: Start preparing a special kingdom building sacrifice seed for the end of the fasting.