Prayer Warrior

Epaphras

1. Dear, fellow servant with Paul
2. Faithful ministry of Christ
3. Evangelist to Colossae and Laodicea
4. Fruitbearer for Jesus
5. Pray-er extraordinaire - He is always wrestling in prayer for you (Colossians), that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully ssured. (Col 4:12)


Mentioned only three times in Scripture: Colossians 1:7; 4:12; Philemon 1:23

But what an awesome example of a prayer warrior!
First, he told them about Christ.
Second, he told others of their faith.
Third, he prayed for them with an intensity as though in contest (he was!). The word wrestling (NIV) is alo translated laboring (NAS). It literally means agonizomai - looks like agonizing - and can be defined as (1) to enter a contest; contend in gymnastic games; (2)to content with adversaries, right; (3) endeavor with strenuous zeal, strive to obtain something.

God, remind me to pray for others with Epaphras-like zeal. To pray for them with intensity, contesting the enemy's power over them and claiming Your victory in their lives.