colossians 4:2-6 (nlt) devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. 3 pray...

Colossians 4:2-6 (NLT) Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. 3

Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. 4 Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.

Colossians 4:2-6 (NLT) 5 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.

Discovering and developing a life of mission involves…


1. Praying that engages us in the mission



Ongoing



Ongoing Watchful

Jesus replied, “My Father is always working, and so am I.”

John 5:17



Ongoing Watchful Thankful



Ongoing Watchful Thankful Purposeful


2. Sacrificing our comfort for the sake of others


3. Seeking opportunities to genuinely relate

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (NLT) ‘Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ. 20

When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law.

Even though I am not subject to the law, I did this so I could bring to Christ those who are under the law. 21 When I am with the Gentiles who do not follow the Jewish law, I too live apart from that law so I can bring them to Christ. But I do not ignore the law of God; I obey the law of Christ.

22 When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. 23 I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.’

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (MSG) Even though I am free of the demands and expectations of everyone, I have voluntarily become a servant to any and all in order to reach a wide range of people: 20 religious, nonreligious, 21

meticulous moralists, loose-living immoralists, 22 the defeated, the demoralized—whoever.

I didn't take on their way of life. I kept my bearings in Christ—but I entered their world and tried to experience things from their point of view. I've become just about every sort of servant there is in my attempts to lead those I meet into a God-saved life. 23 I did all this because of the Message. I didn't just want to talk about it; I wanted to be in on it!


4. Sharing with the sensitivity that allows the unidentified hope (‘mystery’) of Christ to be understood



Clearly



Clearly Graciously



Clearly Graciously Individually flavored (‘seasoned’)

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