Colossians 4 Sermon 9-2-12
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Colossians 4:2-6 NIV84)
VS. 2: Devote yourself to prayer…
(We have been given the Holy Spirit to live in us! We can’t do this on our own! We are going to need to talk to God. In reality, praying for someone is the most powerful thing we can do. Talk to God every day – to the point that there is a clear, strong relationship between you.)
…being watchful
(Pay attention. Watch what needs to be presented to God. Don’t meddle & get in the middle of things, instead, notice the issue & bring it before God! Generally, don’t get involved, go home & pray about it. God said, Watch, not Speak! Watch my kids & their personality & pray for them specifically – on my own.
…and thankful.
(Lead with gratitude. Even when it’s hard, make prayer of gratitude a practice & gratitude comes first when we go to him. Instead of focusing on the negative & lack, focus on the good, the blessing… be thankful!
Vs. 3-4: And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
(Pray for leaders…)
Vs. 5: Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
(How often do we go to bed tired from doing things that don’t matter. As a mom of young kids, God’s will for your life is training up my children and loving my husband. Get rid of the things that don’t matter. Wisdom comes over time. You invest yourself in things that matter and not waste my time on the trivial. We may be confused about what is important & unimportant. Time with those God has put in your life. Wisdom IS separating the unimportant from the important.)
Vs. 6: Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
(How much of your conversation would you leave out if you thought about it being full of grace. “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” If you can’t speak it with grace, wait to speak it.)
…seasoned by salt
(when salt, used as a preserver, is no longer useful, it is thrown on the ground… When we speak, leave out the stuff that doesn’t need to be said & get to the core. Skip the name calling, attacking of character, … Grace will get you much further.)
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