last week i spent 5 days with other pais project leaders from across europe at the talmidin academy. we were taught by paul gibbs, global director of pais project, on discipleship.
we learned that one of the key things that is necessary for leading and growing those around you is transparency, giving people an example to follow. so, we have each been encouraged to blog our daily devotions from those 5 days...
personal devos from the talmidim academy
day 3: colossians 3:18-4:6
vs. 18-22
- paul gives clear and simple instructions on how we are to treat each other
wives, submit to husbands
husbands, love-agapao-your wives
children, obey your parents
fathers, don't provoke your children and cause them to lose heart
servants, obey your masters, serve them from your heart
vs 17 and whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
vs 23 whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters
vs 24 it is the Lord Christ you are serving
i can either serve Him well....or poorly...
"the way we treat creation reveals how we feel about the creator"
"the greatest lovers of people are those who love God more than they love people"
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vs 4:6 let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone
a conversation is about more than the words spoken...
body language
tone of voice
facial expression
attitude
and includes the history of previous conversations
salt
- tasty
- draws out flavor in food
- preservative
- healing
- fertilizer
to put it simply...
the way i interact with people has the potential to bring joy, reveal a truth that has been hidden from them, provide strength and courage, bring healing and restoration, encourage the growth of seeds that have been planted in their hearts for the sake of God's work in their lives.
always praying for more Love.
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