Good morning,
When Saul, the hater of believers in Christ, received Christ, his life was completely changed, including his name to Paul. Everywhere he went he was telling them about Jesus Christ.
Paul encourages the Colossians’ to follow Christ. Paul tells them to allow the word of God to dwell in them, whatever they do, do it heartily to the Lord, pray, and allow their speech be seasoned with salt.
We will look at each of these areas during this week’s devotions.
Pray (Colossians 4:2-4)
“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.”
Paul began the letter to the Colossians by praying for them. Now, he requests that they continue in prayer for him. He wants them to pray for opportunities to share Christ with others. He also requests that he would have the right words to say.
What a great prayer.
We should be praying that for our Pastors, missionaries, and each other. The Great Commission was not only given to the apostles, but to every one of us. The only way we will be successful in this endeavor is by prayer. When we pray, the Holy Spirit will lead us to people who need to hear about Jesus and how they can become believers in Christ.
Ephesians 6:18-20 explains in detail Colossians 4:2-4.
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”
Paul says, “Continue in prayer…” Never stop. We should be in a continual state of prayer. Remember, prayer is talking with God. We should be having a continual conversation with God. No item is too trivial to God.
“Pray without ceasing.18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18)
The challenge then is continual prayer and going to the lost and tell them about Jesus.
Will we pray and go?
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001
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