At the Red Sea, the LORD triumphed gloriously, made himself known, and anticipated his greater triumph in the cross and resurrection.
In his greeting, Paul previewed coming attractions in the rest of the letter, including the main event of Christ’s humiliation and exaltation.
The model described in Colossians 4:2-6 of ministry to those outside the church is very simple: pray, walk, and talk.
Even though his people grumbled and quarreled, the Lord satisfied their needs at his own expense.