Ever been behind the scenes of a play? Actors rushing into place, stagehands preparing the next scene, sound and light technicians ensuring all is in place, a flurry of activity we don’t ever think about. As we read the closing comments of Colossians we’re brought behind the scenes, where we’re reminded real people are working together with single-mindedness towards a set goal – the Colossians’ encouragement and maturity. Now, thousands of years later, your encouragement and your maturity is the goal.
