The Power of Consistent Prayer: Lessons from Colossians 1:9-14
Discover the powerful message behind Paul's prayer for the church in Colossae in Colossians 1:9-14. Explore the importance of consistent prayer, seeking God's will, producing obedience and fruitfulness, and embracing thankfulness for redemption and forgiveness. Learn valuable lessons for today on prayer, gratitude, obedience, and rejoicing in salvation.
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A POWERFUL PRAYER Who, when and why Written by Paul to the church in Colossae Written around AD 61 when Paul is in prison in Rome Epaphras has come to Rome looking for help from Paul concerning a problem in the church This is an encouraging and challenging letter
A POWERFUL PRAYER The Power of Consistent Prayer Paul is consistent in his prayers for them He is continually bringing them before God with thanksgiving It is not just from a sense of duty, he has a desire to see them flourish as God s children He was thankful for what God had done in their lives and knew that God wanted to bless them even more We should consistently pray for one another
A POWERFUL PRAYER What did Paul pray for? (9) Knowledge of God s will God has a will for the whole of creation The Bible reveals His will through His promises and through the words of the prophets His will is in His word The Holy Spirit is the spirit of wisdom and understanding (Isaiah 11:2)
A POWERFUL PRAYER What should knowledge of His will produce? (10 11) Obedience to His will Fruitfulness in our lives Good works that glorify God and point people to His love A growth in knowledge of God and His ways Being strengthened with power from on high An increase of endurance, perseverance
A POWERFUL PRAYER Thankfulness (12 -14) As we grow to know God and His word better we will become even more thankful The inheritance of the children of light Thankful that He has rescued us from darkness Thankful that we are part of Jesus Kingdom Thankful for redemption, the forgiveness of sins
A POWERFUL PRAYER LESSONS FOR TODAY Pray for one another Give thanks to God for what He has done Seek to know His will and His word with the help of the Holy Spirit When you know His will, do it wholeheartedly Be fruitful through good works Rejoice in your salvation Rejoice that you are forgiven and redeemed Rejoice in your inheritance
