Paul was in prison when he wrote the the Colossians but you wouldn’t know it from this passage – he set a joyful tone, thankful for the Word of God. The Word of truth was bearing fruit, both then and now.
As we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, remember it is just a shadow — we are delivered from the domain of darkness through Jesus Christ and transferred to the kingdom of God’s beloved son. May we be thankful this week for our many blessings, and most important, for our salvation through Jesus Christ!