Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
People are watching our every move and some of them can't wait for us to mess up. How do we look to unbelievers? Are we patient and kind (1 Corinthians 13:4) or are we frustrated and inconsiderate?
We have a responsibility as Christians to live as children of light (Ephesians 5:8-9). It says in Colossians 4:5 that we are to be wise in the way we act to outsiders, or unbelievers. We must make the most of every opportunity we are with them and make sure we are always full of grace.
We don't have to make some grandiose display, we can show people the love of Jesus in our every day life. More people look at our behavior on a day-to-day basis rather than what we look like on Sunday when we are at our best.
Our testimonies are a powerful weapon against the enemy to win the hearts of unbelievers. It says in Revelation 12:11 that we will overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony. What have you been through that would change someone's life? What did God do to change your heart? How can telling your story make a difference to someone who doesn't believe? I pray that My Story will tell the love and mercy of Jesus.
We have a responsibility as Christians to live as children of light (Ephesians 5:8-9). It says in Colossians 4:5 that we are to be wise in the way we act to outsiders, or unbelievers. We must make the most of every opportunity we are with them and make sure we are always full of grace.
We don't have to make some grandiose display, we can show people the love of Jesus in our every day life. More people look at our behavior on a day-to-day basis rather than what we look like on Sunday when we are at our best.
Our testimonies are a powerful weapon against the enemy to win the hearts of unbelievers. It says in Revelation 12:11 that we will overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony. What have you been through that would change someone's life? What did God do to change your heart? How can telling your story make a difference to someone who doesn't believe? I pray that My Story will tell the love and mercy of Jesus.
Oh those verses touched me so deeply Jessica. Your post comes at a perfect time for me. I think it comes at a perfect time for all believers who struggle with all that is going on in this world. Your first verse is one that reminds me to offer grace and mercy and love and in doing so, Christ will be revealed through our actions, our words, and our hearts. THANK YOU for this. <3
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! Wonderful Scripture to focus on in the time-and-age. Do what you're instructed, live and lead like Jesus, and let your outward speak for who and whose you are...
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