As we close out the book of Colossians, we read of Paul’s challenge to live a Jesus-focused life. He gives three charges: be devoted to prayer, clear in mission, and wise in action. We are representatives of Jesus on earth, and if we want to represent Him well, we should live the way Jesus did – the way Paul charges the Colossian church to live. When we are watchful and thankful in prayer, we’re actively looking for what God is doing around us and aware of the attempts of the enemy to distract us. When we live with a clear mission, the Gospel is part of every word we say and action we take. And when we let our actions be wise, we respond and react different than the world does, and point to how Jesus has changed our lives. We won’t do this perfectly all the time, but by the Spirit and grace of God we can live like Jesus.
Discussion Questions:
- How has God surprised or met you this week?
- Read over Colossians 4:2-6. Which of Paul’s three “charges” – be devoted to prayer, clear in mission, wise in action – sticks out to you most and why?
- How would you describe your current prayer life? What steps could you take to increase your prayer this week?
- If your life was a movie, what does it remind you of? What emotions would people have watching the movie of your life?
- Who’s been impacted by your life? How can people see Jesus in the way you act and speak?