Colossians 4-5.31.22

SCRIPTURE:

Colossians 4:2-4

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."

OBSERVATION:

Paul shared something that was vitally important to the Colossian Church; the need for prayer!

UNDERSTANDING:

Paul said, "Devote yourselves to prayer." This wasn't the first time he had exhorted the church to pray. He persistently persuaded them to pray for one another and he also entrusted them with the responsibility of praying for himself, especially that he might share the gospel with clarity and boldness. (Eph 6:19,20).

Being devoted means to give all or a large part of one's time or resources to (a person, activity, or cause).

Paul used the word 'devote' other times in Scripture as well. He encouraged the church to, "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer." (Romans 12:12).

We certainly can't spend all our time on our knees, but it is possible to have a prayerful attitude at all times.

LIFE APPLICATION:

The more time I spend with God, the more I realize how much more I need to depend on Him. When I pray, I am acknowledging my dependence on Him. The more I pray, the more I feel His presence. The more of His presence I feel, the more I want to please and obey Him.

I pray I will continually draw closer to God, and that I will be willing to empty myself of the substitute fillers that take up the space that God wants to fill. I pray I will please Him as I pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests while being alert, and keep on praying for all the Lord's people.

-Robin Orefice