I’m In Pursuit Pt.. 4
Faithful While You Function
COLOSSIANS 4:2-6 (NKJV):
2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
INTRODUCTION
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THE DISCIPLINE OF DEVOTION…(Being watchful and thankful in prayer)
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Paul calls believers to continue earnestly in prayer.
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Devotion is not sporadic enthusiasm but sustained posture.
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Prayer is not merely communication with God — it is communion in God’s presence.
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1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV):
Pray without ceasing.
THE DUTY OF DECLARATION…(Making the most of every opportunity to share the Gospel)
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Paul asks the Colossians to pray for open doors, not for comfort but for proclamation.
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Paul understood that evangelism is not merely a spiritual practice but a divine appointment.
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Romans 1:16 (NKJV):
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
THE DISTINCTION OF DISCIPLES…(Living wisely and graciously toward outsiders)
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Paul’s final exhortation is not about preaching but living. He says, “Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside.”
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He then commands speech seasoned with salt.
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Salt enhances flavor and slows decay; disciples are called to flavor culture with grace and preserve it with holiness.
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Matthew 5:16 (NKJV):
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
PURSUING THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS
Colossians 4 teaches that discipleship is demonstrated in three social dynamics:
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Devotion to God
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Declaration to the world
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Distinction among the culture
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TO-DO LIST FOR THE WEEK:
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Practice intentional outreach or encouragement. Send a text. Pray for a coworker. Invite someone to church.
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Encourage another disciple to remain steadfast. Faithfulness multiplies when community strengthens.
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