These verses convicted me. How do I speak to those who do not share my faith on the day you day? And how do you? Better yet, how do we both show grace and also plant seeds of faith? We so so by the power of the Holy Spirit at work within us helping us "make the most of every opportunity" we do so by being as "cunning as sergeants but as harmless as doves" as we are "in the world but not of the world" as heaven is our true home. By witnessing us both gentle and strong, loving and true, "outsiders' are drawn to the God we serve. I saw a quote that read, "Evangelize the world, if necessary, use words. May our witness and words be attractive to outsiders and God ve glorified in them.
[Colossians 4.5-6]
4.5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?
+ What is one way you felt challenged this week to be wise in the way you acted towards someone not of the faith?
+ What do you think grace seasoned with salt means?
[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?
+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?
+ What is the Lord calling you to do today through these passages?
[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?
+ What is my next step?
+ Who are you praying for the opportunity to witness too