Steven A. Bush - July 26, 2026
Prayer, Care, Share
Colossians 4:2-6 reads as follows: "Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison--that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." (ESV) If we were to summarize Paul's five verses of encouragement, they might shake out with the following three words: Prayer, Care, & Share. PRAYER: Asking God to give you opportunities to be a witness with the right words to say when He opens such a door. CARE: A heart that wants for others what God has granted unto you--grace unto salvation and life forevermore with Him. SHARE: The courage to step out of your respective comfort zones to tell others what Jesus has so amazingly done for you...
Scripture References: Colossians 4:2-26, Matthew 5:13-1316