In Colossians 1:9-14 through the superintending work of the Holy Spirit, the Apostle Paul has given us the most comprehensive guide to prayer found anywhere in his epistles. May it be a faithful reminder of how we are to pray for God’s people and becoming people of prayer.
1. Fervent in Prayer-- ”For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you” (v.9a)
2. Filled with His Word -- “and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,” (v. 9b)
3. Faithful to Walk Worthy--“so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects,” (v. 10a)
a. fruit bearing--“bearing fruit in every good work” (v.10a)
b. fully increasing--“and increasing in the knowledge of God;” (v.10b)
c. fortified for longsuffering--“strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience;” (v.11a)
d. forever thankful to God--“joyously giving thanks to the Father,” (v.11b-12a)
4. Fit for the Inheritance--“who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.” (v.12b)
5. Free from the Penalty of Sin--“For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,” (v. 13)
6. Forgiven of Sin--“in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” (v.14)
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