Welcome to week nine in our study of the book of Colossians chapter one. In this week’s message, we continue to finish chapter one with the final points of what it means to follow Jesus,

It is my prayer; you will be greatly encouraged and challenged to recognise God is moving in our midst. He is with you, and He is with me, together we can see what the Lord can do through willing and open, available vessels.

Today's message looks to uncover our primary response to Jesus. Through Colossians, Paul was making doubly clear and in no uncertain terms, that Jesus is to be central. He is to be our focus, and He is to be our life. And this reshaping Paul has in mind was to produce abundant life in and through us as believers. His promise to you!

Can I encourage you, will YOU lean in will you push through whatever limitations or barriers that are stopping you to live in the fullness of Life through Jesus Christ! As we unpack these few verses it is clear we observed;

1 FOLLOWING JESUS IS PERSONAL.

2 FOLLOWING JESUS IS PRACTICAL.

3 FOLLOWING JESUS MEANS PARTICIPATING WITH CHRIST SUFFERINGS.

4 FOLLOWING JESUS IS PURPOSEFUL.

5 FOLLOWING JESUS MEANS WE PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS.

6 FOLLOWING JESUS MEANS PERFECTION

7 FOLLOWING JESUS MEANS PARTNERING WITH CHRIST

Is there evidence in your life that you are a believer? Someone once said, if all the facts, data and evidence was presented to a judge, would it be absolutely clear you are a follower of Jesus? I rest my case! I believe Paul was preparing the Colosse church to get ready for the next, for what God was about to do, in and through them! Let us be ready Church family!

God bless Louis

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