"We Are Called To Flourish"
“For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.” -Colossians 1:9-10
I love the Book of Colossians! The purpose and reason for Paul’s letter to the Church @ Colossae was to address 4 things:
-The Supremacy of Jesus
-The Sufficiency of Jesus
-Our NEW Life in Jesus
-Our Day to Day Living in Jesus.
In other words, this text reminds us that JESUS IS ALL WE NEED IN ORDER TO GROW & FLOURISH! I ask our church and the church planters that I coach & mentor 3 QUESTIONS:
- How is God calling you to grow and flourish where you are planted?
- How can you contribute to the growth & flourishing of those around you?
- How do you know if you and your church / organization are growing?
If you read Colossians Chapter 1, we are reminded that we are to “bear fruit in every good work.” Our fruitfulness is NOT limited to “church activity” or the good work we do that are “religious”. Yes, you can be fruitful as an Usher, Deacon, Evangelist, Teacher, business owner or working for justice for those who are oppressed…In all of these “good works,” we are to bear fruit that glorifies God.
Since the beginning, our mission and vision as a church is to help people, "Connect, Engage, and Grow"
Are you flourishing & growing?
What areas in your life do you need growth & development?
In what ways are you bearing fruit in every good work that honors God while adding value to the community?
Pray:
Father in Jesus Name, By your grace, will you help me to bear fruit in every good work. My goal is to be in Divine Alignment with you when it comes to my spiritual walk with you, my health, my mind, and my relationships. Show me and Teach me to see my whole life as an opportunity to glorify you. Thank you for saving me, loving me, and providing for me...
In Jesus Name...Amen
Amazed By His Grace,
Pastor Damon