07/30          Colossians 4:16-17

After you have read this letter, pass it on to the church at Laodicea so they can read it, too. And you should read the letter I wrote to them. 17 And say to Archippus, “Be sure to carry out the work the Lord gave you.”

CARRYOUT

Carryout the work that the Father has assigned you with the full knowledge that He has given you a job that is of prime importance in the kingdom. You do HIS work. Be surrendered to His wisdom, mercy and grace for He is Lord. Do the work. Be a servant.

07/29          Colossians 4:14-15

Dear Doctor Luke sends his greetings, and so does Demas. 15 Please give my greetings to our Christian brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and those who meet in her house.

CHURCH

We are the church. The church belongs to Jesus. We belong to one another. It is of primary importance that we love one another. Do for others as if you are doing for yourself fully aware that we are the hands and feet of Jesus.

07/28          Colossians 4:12-13

Epaphras, from your city, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident of the whole will of God. 13 I can assure you that he has agonized for you and also for the Christians in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

SERVANT

We are called to be a servant. A servant labors in prayer to the Father for his friends and leaders. Pray for us. Pray for one another. Pray.

07/27          Colossians 4:10-11

Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin. And as you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way. 11 Jesus (the one we call Justus) also sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish Christians among my co-workers; they are working with me here for the Kingdom of God. And what a comfort they have been!

WELCOME

We are strangers in this world. Therefore we need to practice hospitality and learn the responsibility we have to welcome strangers to our community and to our home. People are hurting. We have Jesus. Let Jesus use us to repair the hurt in the world.

07/26          Colossians 4:7-9

Tychicus, a much loved brother, will tell you how I am getting along. He is a faithful helper who serves the Lord with me. 8 I have sent him on this special trip to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you. 9 I am also sending Onesimus, a faithful and much loved brother, one of your own people. He and Tychicus will give you all the latest news.

HELP

Be a helper and help the Lord. Listen to Him, let His Word sink deeply into your heart and He, the Lord, will go ahead of you to plant peace and joy. Be ready for Jesus is coming back.

07/25          Colossians 4:5-6

Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.

WISE

Jesus calls us to be as wise as a serpent and as harmless as a dove. Care for people, do the next right thing and never forget that Jesus died for you.

07/24          Colossians 4:4

Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.

IMPORTANT

We need to think about the Lord. We need to let Him put his words in our heart. Pray that the Gospel will be proclaimed. Pray that you will be faithful in proclaiming the Gospel.

07/23          Colossians 4:3

Don’t forget to pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to preach about his secret plan — that Christ is also for you Gentiles. That is why I am here in chains.

PRAY

Pray for us. Pray for one another. It is important that we pray for in our conversation with the Lord we discover His wisdom, mercy, peace and understanding. Jesus is Lord.

07/22          Colossians 4:1-2

1 You slave owners must be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master — in heaven. 2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

DEVOTION
Jesus saves us from ourselves. We are no longer at the mercy of the world. Our slavery to sin has been destroyed. Therefore, we are called into a constant communication with the Lord Jesus. Spend time with Him. Think about Jesus and as you do remember to maintain a thankful heart because Jesus is Lord.

07/21          Colossians 3:25
But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites who can get away with evil.

FOCUS

We must focus our mind and hearts on Jesus. If we lean on our own understanding interpreting our life by the events of each day we will go in the wrong direction. We love the Lord and are called to let Him lead, guide and direct us. He will give us the wisdom we need for living.