STRENGTHENED FOR ALL ENDURANCE

Colossians 1:9–12 ESV

9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.

I. PAUL’S CONCERN

Colossians 1:10 (ESV)

10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him:

Colossians 1:9 ESV

9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

“Be obedient even when you do not know where obedience may lead you.” Sinclair Ferguson

II. WHAT IS PLEASING TO HIM?

Colossians 1:10–12 ESV

10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.

Bearing Fruit and Increasing in the Knowledge of God

John 15:4, 5, 8, 16; 17:3

Being Strengthened

Giving Thanks

III ENDURANCE OR PERSEVERANCE

Perseverance: to continue to think or do something despite difficulties.

Endurance: to remain steady under stress or difficulty.

Hebrews 10:36 ESV

36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.