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“Walk in Wisdom Toward them that are without, Redeeming the Time”

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Walking in God’s Wisdom is a Powerful Witness to a Lost World

“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.” Colossians 4:5

There is a powerful witness to those around us, namely the lost, that God is good and that none can be truly blessed outside of His kingdom.

Setting before me and memorizing and meditating upon certain Bible truths has been beyond an irreplaceable blessing to this disciple. Going into every situation in the Spirit, armed with Word is the winning combination!

“Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: 4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses…” 2 Corinthians 6:3-4

There is no greater message than the message of the Gospel and especially as it is seen being lived out by one of Christ’s disciples. The cross must be the foundation – the crucified daily life. This is how we follow Jesus and no other way.

“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.” Luke 9:23-24

“them that are without” = those outside of Christ’s kingdom.

The sin ravaged world around us has never more needed solid, sound disciples of Jesus to witness to them of the glories of the Savior.

“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.” Colossians 4:5

Believer’s Bible Commentary:

“4:5 Christians should walk in wisdom toward those who are outside. In their everyday behavior, they should realize that they are being carefully watched by unbelievers. The world is more interested in our walk than in our talk. In the language of Edgar Guest: ‘I’d rather see a sermon, than hear one, any day.’ This does not mean that the Christian should not also confess Christ with his lips, but the point is that his walk should correspond with his talk. It should never be said of him, ‘High talk, low walk.’

Redeeming the time means ‘buying up opportunities.’ Every day of our lives we face opportunities for witnessing to the saving power of the Lord Jesus Christ. As these opportunities come along, we should be ready to snap them up. The word ‘buying’ implies that there is often a cost involved. But whatever the cost may be, we should be ready to share our precious Savior with those who do not know Him.”

Adam Clarke writes:

“Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom – Act wisely and prudently in reference to them who are without – who yet continue unbelieving Gentiles or persecuting Jews. The Church of Christ was considered an enclosure; a field, or vineyard, well hedged or walled. Those who were not members of it, were considered without; i.e. not under that especial protection and defense which the true followers of Christ had.”

FB Meyer writes:

“It is not easy to walk in wisdom towards those that are without. But God will teach us how to buy up opportunities and crowd each of them with good service. Our talk may sparkle like salt and purify as it does. Paul bound his fellow-workers to himself by the high estimate he placed on them. Love idealizes. Probably we should have thought some of these men to be very ordinary, but the Apostle saw them in hues borrowed from his own heart. Onesimus, a runaway slave, recently converted, is described as a faithful and beloved brother!”

Now let’s widen the lens a bit… Colossians 4

God brings people together via work. Work environments are a powerful opportunity for the lost to see the blessings of God working in and through His people. With that in mind, take a look at what Holy Scripture details concerning this occasion:

“Masters (bosses), give unto your servants (workers, employees) that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. 2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; … 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” Colossians 4:1-6

Treating others with golden rule kindness, as we “Continue in (a life of) prayer” giving God the thanks daily, as He blesses us to “Walk in wisdom toward them that are without” so as to help them see their need for Him.

There’s a difference between a prayer life and a life of prayer – “Continue in prayer.”

In prayer and thanksgiving we are redeeming the limited time we’ve been gifted here on earth, uttering words seasoned by divine grace, setting forth a powerful heavenly witness of the goodness of God found in knowing and walking with Christ Jesus.

YOUR PRAYER: Holy Father, I come to You now and thank You for finding and redeeming me out of sin, out of this world and into Your eternal family. Thank You Jesus for coming to this earth, showing us the Father’s will, and dying on that cross to save us, me. I love You LORD Jesus. I love You Father. Now, please do Your deeper cross work in this life You gave and cause there to be an ever increasing knowledge and fruitfulness to Your eternal glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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5 Loaves, 2 Fishes, and 12 Baskets Left Over [podcast]

“And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. 10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.” Galatians 2:9-10

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“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.” Matthew 5:42

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“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. 11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; 12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?” Proverbs 24:12

FEEDING THE POOR IN SPIRIT AND STOMACH: Because you care, you prayed, you gave….. Cenovio, a homeless man, was treated to the hearing of our LORD’s bless-ed Gospel message, a delicious hot meal, hot coffee, fresh water, and a JESUS tract. It was a super blessed time with this man. Thank God and you!

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Of Jesus feeding the multitudes, one source notes:

“Jesus fed a large crowd on at least two occasions, most notably feeding 5,000 men plus women and children with five loaves and two fish, and later feeding 4,000 men plus women and children with seven loaves and a few fish. The miracles occurred when Jesus had compassion on the hungry crowds who had been following him, and the food multiplied supernaturally, leaving 12 baskets of leftovers in the first instance and seven in the second.”

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“Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not
cast thee away. 10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen
thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold
thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:9-10

There are 10 truths to behold in Isaiah 41:10:

• “Thou art my servant”
• “I have chosen thee”
• “and not cast thee away”
• “Fear thou not”
• “I am with thee”
• “be not dismayed”
• “for I am thy God”
• “I will strengthen thee”
• “I will help thee”
• “I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”

The soul that prospers is that one who clings to, trusts in and
relies upon Christ alone, day by day, walking ever nearer to
the soon coming Savior. He is with us and promises to “never
leave thee, nor forsake thee”—that is, for those who abide
with Christ (Hebrews 13:5).

1 Peter 1

“Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

Prayer: Dear LORD, thank You for helping me today, and
continuing the good work of salvation You began in me the
moment You saved me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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