Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity {Col. 4:5}.
Some people who run businesses have a sixth sense when it comes to opportunities in the business world. One businessman built up a large business by selling shoes for a manufacturer. One day he heard that the factory had hired transport to distribute their goods. He hired a truck and asked the manufacturer to let him deliver the shoes to the shops. It was not long before he ran his own transport business.
Paul encouraged the Christians of Colosse to be on the lookout for opportunities to recommend the gospel and to testify for Christ. He was in fact saying, “Develop a sixth sense and make use of every opportunity to speak and act for Christ.” He was devoted to his task as a preacher and missionary.
The local Christian community had to go on proclaiming the gospel, putting the truth into practice and testifying about Christ. It was not only Paul’s preaching that would untie the knot in Colosse. It was how the Christians lived, spoke and died that would confirm or deny the gospel. They would have to make the most of every opportunity to testify, do good deeds, show love and act responsibly.
We must do the same so that the gospel is reflected in our everyday lives. One way is to look out for the poor and weak, and take care of them. Another is to speak about Jesus. We must make the most of every opportunity to promote the gospel.
God of grace, enable me to have an open heart for every opportunity to serve You. Amen.
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