Devotion for Thursday, August 5, 2021

“Praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak” (Colossians 4:3-4).

Do you pray for the opportunity to share what you have received?  Do you consider the stranger next to you and whether or not they know the truth?  Yes, each of us the responsibility to love our neighbor, the stranger, enough to provide for their welfare.  May the Lord bring about all that is needed that you may care for others as others have cared for you.  Share with others because You have been given much.

Lord, guide me in the way of everlasting life, knowing that I too am one who has been sent. Lead me so that I may live my faith in the presence of others in order that they may know that You are the Lord of all.  In Your goodness Lord, help me now and always to see that You have equipped me with the truth and in that truth I should live, love, and share.  Help me learn how to do these things naturally.

Lord Jesus, Your life which You lived on earth was seamless. Yet all were able to know why You were here.  They may not have understood it, but they knew.  They may not have agreed, but they knew.  In that light, help me to live my life such that others will at least receive a testimony based upon how I live.  Guide me to live into this life of faith that You have given me so that I may be faithful always.  Amen.