Colossians 1:9a
“For this reason,
since the day we heard about you we have not stopped praying for you…”
This
is so important. We are a body of believers and in order for this body to work
we have to pray for one another and build each other up. I pray daily for the
man God has called me to marry. I also pray daily for my sisters in Christ that
are with me here at Meredith. I pray for my bros and sistas in Christ around
the world so that they can have the strength and support to reach the unreached
and fulfill God’s call on their lives. Never cease to pray for the body of
Christ, it helps keep it going.
Colossians 1:9b
“…and asking God to
fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and
understanding.”
ESV:
Knowledge and wisom were offered by the false teachers in Colossae. Paul prays
that the Colossians will have the wisdom and understanding that comes only from
God. “Spiritual” means given by the Holy Spirit.
LifeApp:
Sometimes we wonder how to pray for missionaries and other leaders we have
never met. Paul had never met the Colossians, but he faithfully prayed for
them. His prayers teach us how to pray for others, whether we know them or not.
We can request that they 1. Understand God’s will, 2. Gain spiritual wisdom
Spiritual
growth is key in any believer’s life. It’s crucial to grow in Christ so that
God can use you more for the furthering of His kingdom. If you want to know
Christ intimately then you have to spend time with Him. God gives us written
revelation through His word so that we can gain knowledge about Him. God also
reveals Himself in other ways as well. You just have to be listening to Him
close enough so that you don’t miss it.
If
you pursue Christ then He’ll reveal Himself and His plan for you in His timing which will be perfect for
you. Just trust and pursue Christ.
