Epaphras

Epaphras

Have you ever heard of the man in the New Testament named Epaphras? Though Scripture tells us very little about him (mentioned only briefly by name three times), what we do know is that he was a prayer warrior. Paul wrote to the Colossians saying he was “always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God” (Colossians 4:12). Though imprisoned for his faith, this great man was focused on building up the church through intercession. Today, in a time when it’s common to hear criticisms of the church, what if we were known instead for our prayers for the church. Like Epaphras, let’s always be asking God that He would keep the church in our community strong and effective in doing the will of God. Now that’s something to pray about!