Good Morning Monday...
Father, be with us when the only thing we can even ask for is peace. Be in the big moments, the little moments, the in-between and uncertain moments. Thank You that You Are, “…not a God of disorder but of Peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33) and that Your Peace, “Transcends All Understanding, (and) Will Guard (our) hearts and (our) minds in Yeshua, Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). In Yeshua, Jesus Christ’s Name we pray. Amen. - Salty Seasoned Speech: Using Wisdom, Grace, and Sensibility With ALL “Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.” Colossians 4:5-6 When we first read this text it would be easy to assume Our Father is telling us through Paul to "season with salt" our speech only to those who haven't heard The Good News. While in verse 5 it does speak of "walking in wisdom towards those who are outside," we need only look in the next sentence where it says let your speech "Always" be with grace. Therefore, we must accept that this is also applicable when speaking to those whom we know have heard and accepted Yeshua, Jesus Christ, as their Savior. It is a fact, none of us has all the answers, and who is to say that one of our Brothers and Sisters doesn't need to hear something wonderful that Our Father has shown us along our journey. With that said, this may be the exact place where we need a little extra "salt seasoning" of our speech. While that Brother or Sister we are speaking with may need to hear a word which we have been given, it is all about how you say it as to whether they will accept it or not. We can't force anyone to accept that which we have been shown, but we can present it, or "plant the seed," and let that seed soak into the good soil we know is there. Then that seed will grow. Often we can be careless with our words. It is just so easy, especially when we assume someone has picked up on the particular revelation we have received. But sometimes, if not presented wise, the revelation can lead to an intense battle within that person which could have been avoided with a little "salt seasoning" of our words and just a little mindfulness. You never know, you might have just the right answer for a Brother's or Sister's question, but it may do no good if not presented with Love and Mindfulness of where our Brother or Sister are at in their walk. May we all be mindful of those in need of The Word whether they are lifetime followers of Yeshua, Jesus Christ, or those hearing The Good News for the first time. We all have an opportunity everyday to make a difference, and we can all produce a bountiful fruit crop for Our Heavenly Father and Our King if we but use Wisdom, Grace, and Sensibility With All. May we all "Season Our Words With Salt." Prayer: Dear Father God, please be with others as we share Your Knowledge, and help us to make the most of the opportunities You place in front of us. Help us to share Your Good News with Love, Kindness, Meekness, and an attitude of Humility where all may accept it, those in our household and those outside. Help us to also see when we are wrong and accept the correction of our Brother's and Sister's who are bringing us Truth. Help us to choose our words with Wisdom, Grace, and Sensibility to all whom we speak to; those who haven't been introduced to Your Salvation, as well as those Brother's and Sister's who are already Walking With You. We ask this in The Name of Your Mighty Salvation Himself, Yeshua, Jesus Christ Our King. Amen. Extra Fuel For The Soul: “A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. The eyes of The LORD (YHWH, Yahweh) are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.” Proverbs 15:1-3 “He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.” Proverbs 9:7-9 “Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another; Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:9-11 “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1
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