My can be a part of His Story Colossians 1:27 27 God wanted to make known among the Gentiles the glorious wealth of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Ephesians 2:10 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do. My story only makes sense when it about me You don’t have to be a pilot to be to the mission Colossians 4:7–14 7 Tychicus, our dearly loved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are and so that he may encourage your hearts. 9 He is coming with Onesimus, a faithful and dearly loved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here. 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcised are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured in everything God wills. 13 For I testify about him that he works hard, for you, for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the dearly loved physician, and Demas send you greetings. BiG Idea: The story of the Church is built on Gospel . Who are you wrestling for in prayer? My one name for this week is: . Praying for one person by name won’t change them, but it will change how you them There has never been a spiritual awakening in any country or locality that did not begin in united prayer. - Arthur Tappan Pierson Prayer is at the of every story God is telling Colossians 4:15–17 15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her home. 16 After this letter has been read at your gathering, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 And tell Archippus, “Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.” I have a to fulfill in God’s plan Colossians 4:18 18 I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you., This Week I Will: Poursue Jesus By: Point to Jesus BY: Memorize: Colossians 4:17 …“Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.” Next Sunday: Nehemiah 1