Colossians 4:5a Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders…
I will not argue with someone about my faith, what I believe. I will not justify or defend my religious stance. I don’t feel I need to, but I also don’t feel equipped to, so I leave that to others who have the skill for it.
Colossians 4:5b …make the most of every opportunity.
What I do feel adept at is showing my daily struggle, showing the way God shows me love, compassion, and grace—again and again and again. My silence in my struggles breeds shame, but being honest about my fleshly humanity and God’s amazing grace at least helps others to see they are not alone in their slogging and that God’s grace is ever present.
Colossians 4:6a Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt….
Lord, I started this morning’s devo thinking You would have me write about areas where I feel weak—defending my faith. Thank You for turning the narrative on its head, for giving me the strength and skill to share my humanity to bring Your hope and comfort to others. All the glory is Yours, Lord. Always. Amen.
Colossians 4:6b …so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Have a blessed day.