True Fellowship

“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.” Col 1:9-10

When do you fellowship with God?

Sometimes as you read His Word, it as though the Holy Spirit takes a verse, a phrase, a word, and lifts your spirit. You are refreshed.

Sometimes a minister will preach a sermon so appropriate to your needs that you wonder who has been telling him all your secrets. Of course you realize it is God who has spoken to you through another believer.

Sometimes as you drive along listening to a Christian station, a song will so touch you that you find yourself audibly praising God.

These are times when God has penetrated your mind clutter and your cares - to show you His love.

Paul’s prayer for believers in Colossians 1:9-10 is essentially a prayer for a walk of fellowship with God. It is only in His fellowship that you can please Him and be fruitful.

You will find it stimulating when you fellowship with Him in your daily, even mundane experiences. How do you fellowship with God? In ways of obedience.

“He may teach us concerning His ways...that we may walk in His paths.” Isaiah 2:3

Reread Colossians 1:9-10. Is this petition something you want for yourself?

Confess your sin and turn from it. Ask God to make you especially aware of His presence with you throughout the day.