Finding THE Missing Piece

Have you ever spent hours (or let's be real, days) working on a puzzle, only to feel that rush of satisfaction when you finally fit in the last piece? It’s like a mini-celebration of completion. But here’s the thing - isn't life kind of like that too? We’re all on this quest, looking for that one piece that’ll make everything click into place.

Maybe you've been there, too - trying to fill in your own life’s gaps with achievements, discipline, and even outward displays of righteousness. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking, "If only I could be more of this or that, then I’d feel complete." But let’s pause for a moment and ask ourselves: do these things truly fill that void?

Here’s where the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians hits home. Paul's addressing a church struggling with false teachings, ones that promised a secret knowledge for a complete life. But Paul's message is crystal clear: it’s not about secret knowledge or self-discipline. It’s about Jesus! Full stop. He’s the perfect fit for our missing piece. When everything else feels temporary or unfulfilling, Christ offers us a completeness that’s eternal and unshakeable.

So, how does this play out in our daily lives?

1. First, let’s start by truly honoring Christ for who He is. He’s not just a part of our lives; He's the cornerstone.
2. Next, let's make our lives revolve around Him. It’s not about adding Jesus to our lives; it's about building our lives around Him.
3. And finally, let's be bold in sharing this truth. We’ve got this incredible news about a love that completes us, and it’s too good to keep to ourselves.

In a world that's constantly selling us the next "big thing" for fulfillment, let’s remember that our true completeness is found in a relationship with Christ. It's not about being more or doing more; it's about being more in Him.

​So, next time you’re feeling incomplete, remember: Jesus is the piece you’ve been looking for all along. 🧩✨

​- Adapted from sermons preached across our 3 campuses on 12/31/23