(Col 4:3)  “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: (4 ) That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.”  We are to make the gospel “fully manifest”. In other words, we are to give the gospel in a complete way. Friend, it is more than “believe and you will be saved”. It is repent, turn from your sins, and put your faith in Jesus’ death (blood spilt), burial, and resurrection and He will give you the Gift of Everlasting Life. 

(Col 4:3) “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ,”  It is not saying that the gospel is any longer a mystery; but is referring to the fact it had been a mystery throughout the Old Testament. Praise God that the mystery has been revealed, the eyes of the saved opened to see it and embrace it for salvation. Jesus came to this earth, lived a sinless life and then offered that life on a cross in our place. He paid the price of suffering and death while bearing our sins. And then, after three days He rose again. He gives that victory life as a gift to those who repent and embrace Him by faith as their Savior – their only means of salvation! The “mystery” has been revealed!

(Col 4:3) “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance,”  This is one area to which most of us fail. We do  not pray that a door of utterance be opened for our pastor(s). We forget that the gospel is not given like “a bull in a China Shop”. It is to be given with love and wisdom of speech. A door to the heart needs to be willingly opened by the individual, not pried open. The same is true for yourself also. Ask the Lord to open doors so that you might witness.

(Col 4:2)  “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”  Thanksgiving. We have emotions given to us by God. Those emotions will come forth during hardships unbidden. That does not mean you are not thankful. It is during such times we are to take stock of what we are and who we are. What are we and who are we? Answer: Children of God Almighty, bought with the very blood of His Son, put in favor in the Beloved. Therefore the things we are facing will end up for His glory and our good: (Rom 8:28)  “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”  So, we by faith give thanks!  

(Col 4:2)  “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”  The Scripture that aids in the understanding of this one is, (1Th_5:17) “Pray without ceasing.”  Since prayer is talking with the Lord, I believe prayer should be a walking/talking relationship of constant communication with Him. Such an attitude of prayer finds us rejoicing before Him, thanking Him for every good thing we recognize. Example: this morning something slipped from my hand and in reaction caught it and without thought immediately said, “Thank you, Lord.”

 (Col 4:1) “Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.”  I am to seek to do as my Savior would do. My Lord hates deceit for it is just a form of lying.  “Just and equal” is the way He deals with us. We are to do the same towards all men. In all things we are to seek to be like Him as His ambassadors upon this earth.  

(Col 3:25)  “But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.”   God is no respecter of persons. He does not love me more than He loves you. He does not want to do more for you than He does for me. Yet, we each have a work to do: (Eph 2:10) “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”  One of us might be more willing than another to sacrifice our life for Him. One might handle having money better than another. Our Lord will do what is best for each of for His Own glory. So, we cannot judge God’s blessings outwardly, humanly. Money is not always a blessing. Want may be the greater blessing if it keeps one closer to the Lord, making them more useable.  The greatest blessing one can have is to walk and talk – fellowship – with the Lord every day of his or her life!  That life is given for His glory. He is no respecter of persons.

(Col 3:25)  “But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.”  There is a separate judgment for the saved from the unsaved. Theirs is testify to the fact that they have sinned against God and deserve that sentence of eternal suffering. Ours is for what we have done with the “salvation life” grace has bestowed. I am afraid many saved have thought, “Well, I will face whatever it is then” and proceed forth to please themselves. They forget that in that day, shed of this sinful body with the old nature, our conscience and thinking will be extremely different. The bearing of that shame before Him will be intense.  Better to put aside self and live right before Him now.