Liz Henderson--Program Team Assistant

During our staff devotions this week we have been reading through and discussing the book of Colossians.  It has been encouraging for our staff and we have been challenged by many of the things we have read.  One thing that we found interesting about this particular letter from Paul is that he had never actually met the church is Colosse, yet he still thanked God for them and prayed for them.  Paul sets the example of praying for and encouraging the body of Christ around the world even if we haven't personally met them.

As we discussed Colossians 4 today, I was struck by verses 5-6:  "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."

As I read those verses I asked myself two things:

1.)  Do I make the most of every opportunity?

2.)  Are my conversations full of grace?  Am I wise in what I say?

My challenge for you today is to ask yourself the same questions.  Are you taking advantage of the opportunities God has given you to encourage others?  Do your words and conversations reflect Christ?