God’s Truth for Trying Times - 5/19/20

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: Colossians 4:1-4

“Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.” (Colossians‬ ‭4:1-4‬)

CONSIDER: God in heaven is our Master, our Leader, and the one we pray to. We are to devote ourselves, fix our minds, on prayer. We are to pray with thanksgiving. We are to pray for fellow believers. We are to pray for an open door for the Word. We are to pray for clear and precise words and lives of Gospel witness.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?

PRAY:‬‬ Pray these verses to God as a prayer. Pour out your heart in praise to God. Pray for others. Present needs to Him.