Morning: The sermon, "New Year, Same Focus," examined Colossians 4:2-6. In this passage, Paul urges us to make the most of every opportunity. We do that in two ways.
1. We devote ourselves to prayer. We do this by staying alert. We must be alert to the weaknesses of our flesh, the pull of the world, the schemes of the devil, and the coming of our Lord. We are kept from getting weary by the continual reminder that we are to be ready when Jesus returns.
We must also stay grateful. The core of our prayer life should by gratitude. God is great and infinitely worthy of worship, praise, and thanksgiving.
We must also pray for those in the service of the Lord. We should ask God to give them opportunity to share his message, to share it faithfully, and to share it with clarity.
2. We must watch how we live. Paul urges us to live wisely. Our actions must match what we proclaim.
We must make our conversations full of grace. Part of this is taking time to listen. And we should also season our speech with salt. There should be a winsomeness to our sharing.
As we work in the new year, we must remember to keep our focus the same: Jesus Christ and his glory.
Evening: Business Meeting
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