 friday chatPull up a seat for a friday chat. How are you doing?
Hmmm . . . well, since you can't answer me right now, I'll assume you're doing OK. Earlier this week, I was reading through chapters 3 and 4 of Colosians and two distinct perspectives emerged from the text. First, a suggestion on how we as Christians should strive to conduct ourselves. Paul writes, "Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God through Him" (here). A few verses later, the scripture reads: "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men" (here). I like how the phrase whatever you do is repeated. From 9 to 5, on Wednesdays, on Tuesdays, at church, away from church, on the weekend, on vacation, playing water polo--whatever you do, do it in the name of Jesus and do it for Him. So, this first portion of scripture challenges us on our behavior towards God. But what about our friends, family or people we know or work with who don't know the Lord yet?  As Colosians rolls on into the fourth chapter, Paul approaches this subject. From Colossians 4:2-6, here are three ways we can approach unsaved people within our sphere of influence: (1) Pray earnestly, vigiliantly, and with thanksgiving (2) Walk in wisdom and redeem the time (3) Speak with grace and season it with salt--have an answer for each person Well, that's it. I've been challenged by this portion of Colossians. But I'm glad for the clarity of God's book, the Bible, and the richness of each word. There are endless treasures in the deep waters of scripture--let's keep searching and redeeming our time. --LR All Posts
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