What we need, what it looks like, & how it's possible (Colossians 1:9-14)
1. What we need (vs 9-10a)
‘that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him’
1 Thess 4:3: ‘For this is the will of God, your sanctification’.
1 Thess 5:16–18: ‘Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you’.
2. What it looks like (vs 10b-12a)
i. Bearing fruit in every good work
ii. Increasing in the knowledge of God
iii. Being strengthened: with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy
iv. Giving thanks to the Father
3. How it’s is possible (vs 12b-14)
i. Because of who you are already (vs 13-14)
ii. Because of where you’re going (v12b)