The Pastoral Heart
The pastor heart of Paul was laid bare in this scripture as he struggled in prayer for three important requests for the church in Colossae.
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The Why, What and How of Ministry
HIGHLIGHT Colossians 1:25–29 (ESV): 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, 26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations…
The Faithful Servant
We must be careful to judge by the right standard of “success” for the ministry: God calls us to be faithful.
Called by God
HIGHLIGHT Colossians 1:1–2 (ESV): 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.…
Grace to Abound
God provides grace so that we can abound in every good work.
Your labor is not in vain
God has power to use our feeble efforts for his glory.
Compelled
We preach, teach and proclaim the good news because we are compelled by the love of God.
There is One who gives the growth
We should not seek the glory for the work God does in people's lives.