You won’t win them all, but you can win some. What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you think about winning?
“Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious]. Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].” Colossians 4:5-6
We are on mission for Jesus. The way we walk(actions) and the way we talk(interact) with others is part of the mission. Jesus was intentional with the words He spoke and the actions He took. He spoke kindly to those the world cast away. He took time for those considered to be the least of these. As Jesus walked and talked His goal was to lead people to His Father and that’s our mission as well. Today, I’m going to be less about winning people over to my point of view and be more about winning people for the Kingdom of God.
Father, give me the strength today to be gracious and pleasant with my words and actions. I pray that I represent You well. In Jesus name I pray, AMEN!
- To Know Jesus. To Live on Mission.