History Books in 90 Days: 2 Chronicles 28-31
Colossians 4:5-6 (NIV); 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.
There are many people in this world who are passionate about life and try to make the most of
every opportunity. There are people who aim to be gracious towards others. But as Christians we
have a seasoning agent that is unique to us, and we have a wisdom that comes from Someone
much greater than us.
In his letter to the Colossians, Paul talks about a “mystery” that was hidden and has now been
revealed. It is the mystery of Christ in us – Jesus made a way for every person to have a direct
and personal relationship with God. God has promised to be present in the life of every believer.
Therefore, we have access to His immeasurable wisdom, which He says we need only to ask
for and He will give freely! And we have the salt of a transformed and Spirit-filled life to affect our
interactions with people. This is something that only the Christian can lay claim to. Unfortunately
many Christians do not seek the wisdom of God, nor do they live transformed, Spirit-filled lives,
and so they have lost their saltiness and gotten mixed up in the ways of the world. And some are
even in danger of losing their salvation.
Imagine what God could do through you if you took these verses to heart! We need to
intentionally share the mystery of the gospel with others, telling them that Jesus has full life to
offer them! And we must remain plugged into the Holy Spirit if we are going to be effective.
PRAYER and MEDITATION1. Go through the verses, and examine yourself to see if you are doing the things Paul urges.
Confess as necessary, and listen in prayer for ways God might want you to make changes.
a. Are you wise in the way you act to and around unbelievers?
b. Do you attempt to make the most of every opportunity in terms of leading people closer
to Jesus?
c. Are you gracious towards others?
d. Do you think you are salty? (Do you think your life exudes something different because
you follow Christ?)
