Monday, July 29, 2024
I love Paul's letter to the Colossians for several vital reasons:
Even though Paul had never been to Colossae, he was a great blessing to them (and to us) through his letter to them, assurance of them, and prayers for them. Our verses remind us of the incredible power of praying for new believers and sharing our prayers with them. Paul gave thanks daily for the Colossians. He prayed and told them about his prayers to reassure them they could grow in wisdom and understanding about Jesus as they lived to please the Lord and produced His good fruit in their lives. Paul also reminded them to continue to grow in their relationship with God.
Isn't this what we need to do for our newer brothers and sisters in Christ?
So let's do these things for our new brothers and sisters in Christ!
Father, we ask Your forgiveness for not watching after new believers with more passion, concern, and love. We don't want the deceiver, the evil one, to separate one of these precious lambs in Your flock from Your people. We don't want them discouraged or downhearted. So, dear Father, use me to be a loving friend to new believers as I pray for them, encourage them as they grow, and reassure them that they can and will grow in their knowledge of Jesus and their likeness to Him as they pursue Him as their Savior and Lord. Thank You for Paul's example of loving concern for Your people. In Jesus' name, I pray and ask for this grace. Amen.
Together in Christ is a daily devotional that focuses on what Scripture teaches about godly living in relationships.
'Together in Christ' is written by Phil Ware.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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