RECONCILED: You are reconciled to God through Christ - Colossians 1:22

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation. 1:21-22 NIV 

What is the meaning of reconciliation in the Bible? 

Reconciliation has much to do with transformation; it’s the moving from a place of separation, hurt, and brokenness to a place of healing, wholeness, forgiveness, and reunion. The Greek word for reconciliation is “katallage,” which translates to “adjustment of a difference” or “restoration to favor,” while the Hebrew word is “kapar” or “kaphar,” which translates to “cover over” or “atone.” It’s taking the wrong and covering it with the cleansing power of God, restoring it to a new state of transformative unity with the Lord and all creation. Reconciliation is merging two separate, closed-off pieces into one unit. It’s bringing that lost sheep back into the proverbial fold. Click HERE to learn more... 

Praise & Prayer
Abba Father, Your grace and mercy in Christ Jesus are beyond comprehension. I bow before Your holy presence to thank You for the sacrifice of Christ's physical body that reconciles me to You and His redeeming blood that covers over (atones) for all of my sins. No longer do I feel separated, broken, blemished, or distant from You. Holy Spirit, please guide me to someone who is alienated from God and longs to be rescued from evil thoughts and reprobate behavior. Use me to convey the hope of reconciliation God gives to all who trust in Christ Jesus and confess Him as their Lord.