The Apostle Paul tells us there are four ways we can walk worthy of the Lord:
1. Bearing fruit in every good work
2. Increasing in the knowledge of God
3. Being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might
4. Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you
Paul prays for a life of growthful joy for his beloved church. He knows there will be trials to endure and enemies to face, resistance to overcome and a long journey to undergo. But none of those obstacles can prevent growthful joy, daily strengthening and increasing knowledge. What he prays, he also prescribes. Ask God specifically that we might bear fruit in every good work, increase in the knowledge of God, be strengthened with his might and live in joyful thanksgiving for the inheritance he has secured for us. Pray it for each other, and let’s live it daily.
"Walking Worthy"
Colossians 1: 9-12
Gerrit Dawson
Walking Worthy
Colossians 1: 9-12
August 19, 2018 • Rev. Dr. Gerrit Dawson
The Push
November 18, 2018 • Rev. Dr. Gerrit Dawson
The world outside the circle of union with Christ has questions for us. They want to know if we are any different than they are. They want to know if Jesus is real to us, and if we are real about Jesus. And every Christian must be able to speak what makes Jesus true and real in our lives. That means that for the sake of the world we are called to live passionate, authentic lives in Christ. So Paul urges us to get in on the great Push. The Push in prayer, the Push out toward the world, the Push in gracious conversation. "The Push" Colossians 4: 2-6
House Rules
November 11, 2018 • Rev. Dr. Gerrit Dawson
Here’s the secret. We submit, respect, love, cherish, obey, rule, manage, and work always and ever for the Lord Jesus Christ. You may not want to listen to your spouse and be supportive and admiring on any particular day. But you can ask yourself, “If this were Jesus telling me about his day, would I be interested? If this were Jesus asking me to do this task, would I be happy to do it?” Well, the truth is, it is Jesus. Every duty is unto him. When we get this, then we have an internal freedom. "House Rules" Colossians 3: 17-4: 1 Gerrit Dawson