PAUL’S PRAYER FOR THE COLOSSIANS
Keywords 1:3
We always thank God, the Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
1. Thanksgiving (1-8)
Paul gave thanks to God for the
fruit that the gospel was bearing in the Colossian church and around the world.
Where did their wonderful faith in Christ and love for each other come from? It
all began when Epaphras shared the gospel with them. They heard the good news
of salvation and received God’s grace. This led to an
unshakable hope in the kingdom of God, and this new and joyous hope became the
source of their abundant faith and love. It is really something to be thankful
for, isn’t it? Thank God for the wonderful
fruit that is growing in the lives of all believers today.
2.
A knowledge of God’s will (9-14)
Paul prayed for the Colossians to
have the wisdom and understanding that comes from the Spirit so that they may
know God’s will for their lives. The best
life is the life that is lived in a way that is worthy of Christ and is
pleasing to him. It is a life that bears fruit in good deeds, grows in the
knowledge of God, endures and perseveres by God’s strength, and is full of joy
and thanksgiving. This is our prayer for each other and the life the redeemed
in Christ are to seek with all their hearts.
Prayer Father,
thank you for the gospel of Jesus.
One Word The gospel is bearing fruit!
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