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Impressed With Christ - the "WOW" Factor


One definition of the word “impress” is to affect deeply or strongly.

One definition of the word “wow” is to excite to enthusiastic admiration

All of us likely have had those “wow” moments…something happened that affected us deeply or strongly and produced admiration.  Perhaps it was an awesome sunset or a glimpse of the beauty of creation.  Maybe it was an incredible act of love or a monumental sacrifice.  Whatever it was, it almost took our breath away and all we could say was “WOW”!

The book of Colossians has some statements about Christ that should produce some great big “WOW’S”:


Ø  He laid up a hope for us in heaven (1:5)

Ø  He delivered us from the domain of darkness (1:13)

Ø  He transferred us to the Kingdom of His Son            (1:13)

Ø  He redeemed us (1:14)

Ø  He forgives our sins (1:14)

Ø  He reconciled us to Himself (1:20)

Ø  He made peace through His blood (1:20)

Ø  He reconciled us in His fleshly body through His death (1:22)

Ø  He forgave all our transgression (2:13)

Ø  He cancelled and nailed the certificate (to the cross) of debt against us (2:14)


“WOW’s”?  You bet and even more than you can ever express!  Each should affect us deeply and strongly and produce enthusiastic admiration, maybe even taking our breath away!


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