Scripture Reading - Colossians 1:24-2:5oikonomia: the implementation of Jesus’ Mission on earthoikos + nomos = oikonomiaoikos: an extended family nomos: management, law, principle, or systemReminder: denial & sacrifice to your own well being for the sake of someone else’s benefit is oikonomia at its bestChrist in you is real hope for others: Will you let your life be a life-changer for others?To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. (Colossians 1:29).My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ. (Colossians 2:2).