....Of communicating with us. I ran across the following devotion this morning and I want to share it with you as Thanksgiving is on our minds.
Thanksgiving makes me think of the phrase “talk turkey” which means we skip the pleasantries and get straight to the facts.*
Sometimes God talks turkey: Hebrews 4:12 tells us that God’s Word is able to cut through all the surface "bologna" in our lives and judge our hearts.
But in other places, God gently unfolds His purposes. The Old Testament examples are understood more fully through New Testament teaching (1 Corinthians 10:1-13). And Paul says many aspects of the gospel were “secrets” to past generations (Colossians 1:25-26).
God uses different methods to communicate, and so can we.
Sometimes we need to be straightforward when sharing Christ with others, honestly warning them of their sins.
Sometimes we need to be gentler, gradually sharing our faith as we get to know a person, starting with examples of God’s faithfulness in our lives without sharing the whole plan of salvation at once.
The important thing is that we are sharing Christ with others. Today let’s pray for opportunities, whether we talk turkey or start with appetizers.
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* Some people believe this idiom started because of the turkey's distinct, piercing gobbling sound. Others believe it started when Pilgrims began trading with Native Americans to acquire turkeys.
(credit: Bible Love Notes 1 Minute Devotions to Encourage, Instruct and Inspire)
Thanks for coming by today, Friends. May you have a blessed day in Jesus!
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