Walking the Tightrope

Read Colossians 2:6-12

As a Christian artist my influences are often found in Scripture. The tight-rope of walking within the world but not being of the world is difficult to navigate, especially as an artist. Colossians 2:6 says “And now just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him.” 

It’s a daily choice to follow the Lord and it’s not just saying some words and then going on your merry way. 

Continuing on to verses 7-12: 

“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world rather than from Christ. For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.”

The outside world may seem so enticing, but remember as the Word  of God lives and breathes in our lives, we are part of something greater than ourselves. Mathew 16 24:25 says “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.”

As we live in this world, we are often called to die to ourselves, to die to things that are not meant for us because God has called us to something greater.

For Reflection: How are you feeling the world’s influence on your life? What things can you die to in your life?  

by Ndilo Musa