Colossians 2

¹⁸ Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

¹⁹ And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.

²⁰ Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,

²¹ (Touch not; taste not; handle not;

²² Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

²³ Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

At this point there are some who need no explanation. Others will ask, “What’s your point?” If I try and use this moment to teach, not having a gift of teaching, some would say, “You didn’t present the subject plainly.” There will be yet another valid observation; “What does this have to do with me?”

If we as believers in Christ, hold the Head as seen as necessary in verse 19, then each will have his own question answered. Such is the ability of God to reach each of us where we are in any moment of our life. He brings to each part that which is needed for that part.

My point is this, and it is my point, not yours. I would starve if I ate a large meal once in my life and never ate again. My soul would starve in the same manner if I read the bible once in my life. Nourishment to my soul requires a good steady diet for growth in Christ, first as an individual and then as a member of the body of Christ.