Knit together in love

that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, - Colossians 2v2


I continue to be amazed at the importance placed on unity in the body. Paul informs that part of the reason for his letters to the church is that he might share what he is going through for the gospel. This news was so that his hearers might have there hearts encouraged, and that they would be knit together in love.

The wording here is wonderful. Our English term ‘knit together’ truly gives a good picture of that Paul is saying. I know very little about weaving and knitting. But I do know that a key part of it is ensuring that the fabric is pressed together tightly. I do know that a loose thread can destroy a fabric. I can remember seeing large looms compressing each line of fibre to insure that it was tightly and securely pressed into the fabric.

This is the image that is portrayed here. Truth is our foundation. We can never sacrifice it for anything. It can never be compromised. True love would never compromise on truth. True love unites, binds, presses, and knits our hearts together in the truth.

Lets keep our eyes open for any loose threads in this fabric of love.