Author: Mario Chahrouri, from The People of God in Beirut, Lebanon.
In his letter to the Colossians, Paul writes, “Pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ.” (Colossians 4:3)
Paul exhorts the Colossians to pray for the Church’s mission and evangelism. Our zeal for evangelism starts with coffee stalls, BBQs and events, but should be rooted in our attention to God and what he is doing around us. God opens a door when we pray. When we speak, He gives meaning to our words, through the Holy Spirit, to reveal the mystery of Christ to others. No matter how hard we toil, expecting miracles to happen with our friends, family members and acquaintances, we must remember that only God makes things grow. We turn to Him, relying on His grace to bring fruit to all of our efforts. Interceding for our mission’s needs and challenges gives us power and boldness before it affects anyone else.
Pray this prayer today: “Lord, open the minds and heart of those I will meet today. Allow them to receive your Word through me.”
Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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