Are you truly growing in the knowledge of God, or do you only know about Him? In this Words From The Word daily devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster opens Colossians 1:9-12 (KJV) and walks us through the Apostle Paul's powerful prayer for the believers at Colosse — a prayer that asked for no material things, only that they would know God more deeply, walk worthy of Him, and bear fruit in every good work.

You might be asking — what does it mean to walk worthy of the Lord? Why does Paul pray for patience and long suffering with joyfulness? Is there a difference between knowing about God and actually knowing God? How do I grow in the knowledge of God daily?

Key points from this devotion:

- Paul prayed that believers would be filled with wisdom and spiritual understanding

- Walking worthy means our conduct and lifestyle should be pleasing to God

- Being fruitful in every good work is part of God's desire for every believer

- Increasing in the knowledge of God requires reading, studying, and accepting His Word

- Knowing God personally is salvation — knowing Him fully is the journey of a lifetime

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Opening Blessing and Hymn

1:33 The Power of Praying for Others

2:11 Paul's Prayer in Colossians 1:9-12

2:24 Walk Worthy and Please God

2:53 Be Fruitful in Every Good Work

4:14 Grow in the Knowledge of God

5:02 Strength for Patience and Long Suffering

6:17 Knowing God Is Life and Salvation

7:44 Know Him Personally, Not Just About Him

9:05 Invitation and Closing Prayer

Are you praying for what people truly need most? In this devotion from Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens Philippians 1:9-11 and Colossians 1:9 (KJV) to show us that the Apostle Paul's prayers went far deeper than physical needs — he prayed for love, knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual understanding.

You might be asking: Why does Paul pray for spiritual things instead of physical ones? What does it mean for love to "abound more and more in knowledge"? How do I pray more meaningfully for the people I care about? What does it look like to be filled with the fruits of righteousness?

Key points from this devotion:

- Paul prayed that believers would grow in love, knowledge, and sound judgment

- True intercession goes beyond physical needs to spiritual growth and readiness

- Being sincere, fruitless-free, and filled with righteousness are things worth praying for

- From the day Paul heard about a church, he did not stop praying — and neither should we

- As believers, we are called to think more deeply about the spiritual well-being of those we love

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Opening Prayer

1:09 Song and Intercession

1:59 Paul's Prayer for Philippi

3:07 Love Abounding in Knowledge

4:24 Sincere, Excellent, and Fruitful

5:19 Why Spiritual Needs Come First

5:52 Peace and Comfort at Life's End

7:32 Paul's Prayer for Colossae

8:50 Closing Blessing

Are you praying specifically for the people you love? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens Ephesians chapter 3, verses 14 through 21, from the King James Version, to walk us through one of the most powerful prayers in all of Scripture — the Apostle Paul's prayer for the believers at Ephesus.

You might be asking: Does it really matter how specific I am when I pray? Can I pray for someone without knowing exactly what to ask for? What does it mean to be rooted and grounded in love? How can I be filled with all the fullness of God?

In this devotion, Pastor Webster helps us see:

- Paul prayed with purpose — he studied the people and prayed for their real needs

- Inner strength from the Holy Spirit matters more than physical strength alone

- Christ dwelling in our hearts by faith transforms how we live and love

- Knowing the love of Christ goes beyond head knowledge — it fills and controls us

- Specific prayers lead to specific answers you can recognize and celebrate

If you want your prayers to move from general to powerful, this devotion is for you.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Opening and Welcome

0:42 Hymn — I Am Praying for You

1:20 Praying for Your Loved Ones

2:01 Reading Ephesians 3 Together

3:09 Praying for Inner Strength

4:21 Rooted and Grounded in Love

5:31 Knowing the Love of Christ

6:25 Exceeding Abundantly — The Doxology

7:00 Pray Specifically Every Time

7:52 Closing Prayer and Blessing

Are you praying specifically for the people you love? In today's Words From The Word devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster opens Ephesians chapter 1, verses 15 through 23 (KJV) to show us how the Apostle Paul prayed — not vaguely, but with detail, purpose, and deep spiritual intention for the believers at Ephesus.

You might be asking — does it really matter how specific my prayers are? How do I know if my prayers are being answered? What was Paul actually asking God to do for these people? And what does it mean to have the eyes of your understanding enlightened?

In this devotion you will discover:

- Why Paul gave thanks before he even made his requests

- How Paul prayed for wisdom, revelation, and knowledge of God for believers

- What it means to have your understanding enlightened about God's calling and inheritance

- Why Christ's power and authority should shape the way we pray

- How specific prayer helps you recognize when God answers

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Opening — Giving Thanks to God

1:16 Introducing the Hymn on Prayer

1:54 Have You Prayed for Someone Today?

2:20 Paul's Prayer Habit for Believers

3:17 Reading Ephesians 1 Verses 15 to 23

5:25 Why Specific Prayer Changes Everything

6:14 Praying for Wisdom and Enlightened Understanding

8:14 Christ's Power and Authority in Prayer

10:40 Closing Encouragement and What's Next

11:32 Final Prayer and Call to Share

Have you left your first love for God? In this devotion from Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster brings a heartfelt message rooted in 1 John 3:16-18, Revelation 2:1-4, and Acts 2 (KJV), calling believers back to a genuine, active love for God and for one another.

You might be asking: Is my love for God real or just words? Can I love God and still ignore the needs of those around me? What did the early church do that we seem to be missing today? How do I know if I have left my first love?

Key points from this devotion:

- True love is defined as selfless sacrifice that results in generous acts of kindness

- The church at Ephesus was commended for its works but rebuked for leaving its first love

- Love must be proven in deeds, not just in words or feelings

- The early church in Acts 2 lived in one accord, sharing freely and praising God together

- God is calling us back to that place where we see what we have as belonging to Him and to others

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Opening Song — Draw Me Nearer

0:55 True Love Defined

1:11 Love Proved by Sacrifice

2:35 Love Must Show Up in Deeds

3:07 Ephesus and the Lost First Love

5:04 The Early Church's Example

6:23 Getting Back to One Accord

7:03 Paul's Prayer for the Believers

7:39 Closing Blessing

Does your faith actually show in how you love others? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster draws from Ephesians 1:15 (KJV) to explore Paul's commendation of believers who demonstrated real faith and genuine love toward all the saints.

Listeners will learn why love for the brethren is a proof of salvation, how the love of God has already been placed in every believer's heart by the Holy Spirit, and why true faith always produces visible works.

If you have been struggling to love difficult people in the church family, this devotion is for you. Subscribe to Words From The Word wherever you listen to podcasts.

0:00 Opening Prayer and Fannie Crosby

1:08 Paul's Commendation for Believers

2:25 Faith That Works Is Faith That Shows

3:44 When Faith Grows and Love Abounds

5:27 Love for All Saints Not Just a Few

7:13 Love for the Brethren Proves Salvation

8:28 Closing and Next Devotion Preview

Are you closer to God than you were yesterday? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster draws from Ephesians chapter 1 (KJV) to remind us that our inheritance in Christ is real, secure, and sealed by the Holy Spirit.

You will learn why man has a genuine responsibility to respond to God's invitation, what it truly means to be sealed until the day of redemption, and why God's ultimate goal in saving us is the praise of His glory.

Whether you are a new believer or someone who has walked with God for years, this devotion will anchor your faith and stir your heart to praise. Subscribe to Words From The Word wherever you listen to podcasts.

0:00 Opening hymn Draw Me Nearer0:42 Our inheritance in Ephesians 11:14 Whosoever will vs chosen in Him2:07 Man's call to respond to God4:12 Salvation by grace through faith4:54 Sealed by the Holy Spirit7:20 Doubt and the redemption of our body8:30 Saved to glorify God9:54 What it means to praise God10:24 Closing encouragement

Do you know what belongs to you as a child of God? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster walks through Ephesians 1 and key passages in the KJV to uncover the inheritance every believer holds in Jesus Christ.

You will learn why the two words "in Him" are among the most powerful in all of Scripture, what promises are already yours — peace, joy, grace, eternal life, and glory — and why God chose you before the world was even formed. You are not just an heir.

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Can you really trust every promise God makes?

In today's Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster reminds us from Ephesians 1:11-14 (KJV) that God is not like us — He cannot lie, He does not forget, and every promise He has made to you in Christ is yes and amen.

You have been chosen, redeemed, and sealed with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of your inheritance. No matter how things look right now, God's purpose is still being walked out.

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Will every knee really bow — even those who refuse to believe today? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens Ephesians chapter one, verse nine and ten, diving deep into the mystery of God's will and what the dispensation of the fullness of time truly means. Using the King James Version, Pastor Webster walks us through God's ultimate plan to gather all things under Christ — in heaven and on earth.

You might be asking: What is the mystery of God's will that Paul mentions in Ephesians 1? What does the millennial kingdom have to do with my life right now? Why does it matter that every tongue will confess Jesus Christ is Lord? And what does it really mean to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation?

Key points from this devotion:

- The mystery of God's will was hidden before but is now revealed through Christ

- The dispensation in Ephesians 1:10 points to the millennial kingdom when all things will be under Christ's rule

- Philippians 2:10-11 confirms every knee will bow and every tongue will confess Jesus is Lord

- Satan will be bound for a thousand years during the millennium but is actively deceiving nations right now

- Saving faith is not just mental agreement — it moves you to confess, repent, and receive Christ

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