Knit Together

Colossians 2:2 My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 

Have you ever watched someone knitting? It is very deliberate work. They may be counting stitches to make sure that they got the precise number of stitches that they need in a given row. If they find a problem, they may rip out some (or even all) of it and go back and do it again until it is correct. There may be people who ask them "what is it you are knitting?" Regardless of whether it is a simple scarf or beautiful sweater, the final result is a beautiful work of art into which much time and effort went.

Paul wants that our hearts be knit together in love. It takes time and effort and of course love to knit hearts together. As God begins to knit our hearts together, it may not always be obvious what they will look like when finished. Sometimes, we will make mistakes along the way and need to recognize those mistakes, confess, repent, rip them out, and reknit them. But how exciting is it as we begin to see the beautiful work of art as they are being knit together! Are you ready and willing to be knit together with fellow believers? Be encouraged and be assured that God is making something beautiful of it and that through it, He will reveal Christ to you and those around you!