“For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh. “
“and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh.”
Paul cared deeply for those he had never met or personally evangelized. He cared for them by praying for them and writing the epistle of Colossians. He never visited Colosse or Laodicea.
Principle:
Christians care deeply about those they never meet.
Application:
Do you care about people you have never met? Do you care about the church in other parts of the world? Do you keep in touch? It is possible to fellowship at a distance through personal support and information. We can pray for others who are at a great distance from us. Now on the day of the internet, we can contact many of them at a moment’s notice.
