Colossians 4
Clear Commands for the Christian Life!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Tuesday, December 8.
Here are Paul’s final instructions to the followers of Jesus in Colossae, found in Colossians 4:2-6: “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
Paul’s desire in each of his letters to the local churches and local church leaders was to encourage their daily lives so that they walked in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Allow me to summarize Paul’s clear commands of how to walk faithfully in Christ:
- Be devoted or steadfast in your prayers.
- Look for God in all of your circumstances and give thanks to Him for His presence.
- Be ready, with eyes wide open, for opportunities to love people in word and deed in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Make the most of every circumstance remembering that every crisis is an opportunity.
- Salt everything with God’s grace and truth. Love others as God loves you—through grace and forgiveness. Please be gentle with one another.
This seems to be a theme! Paul has given us very clear commands on how we are to live our faith as followers of Jesus—we are to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances.
Seize the moment and walk in this way.
How are you living out your faith in Jesus in your day to day life?
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