Today's Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread
Here in New England where I live, baseball is a near-religious
pursuit. Even if it were against the law to talk about the Boston Red
Sox while at work, the fans couldn’t stop—they love their team that
much.
That raises a question in my mind for Christians: Are there times when a Christian shouldn’t
talk about God? I think so. In the face of insincere challenges to our
faith, silence may often be the best response. In the hostile situation
of Jesus’ exchange with Caiaphas, He chose silence at first (Matt.
26:63). He understood that Caiaphas wasn’t interested in the truth
(v.59). While we don’t always know another’s heart, we must be sensitive
to the leading of the Spirit in every situation that we “may know how
[we] ought to answer each one” (Col. 4:6).
Also, if an answer to a question will move the discussion down a
rabbit trail and away from Christ, we might want to stop the
conversation and pick it up another day.
Are there other times when silence may be best? If talking about
faith distracts us or co-workers from performing our job, we should stay
focused on our work. Or if someone has shown a continual resistance, we
might choose to stop pressing them. Remember, we can be a witness of
God’s grace with our conduct as well (1 Peter 3:1-2).
Dear Lord, we want to be a testimony for You.
Give us wisdom to know when to speak or not speak,
and what to say or not say. Thank You, Holy Spirit,
for Your direction today.
Give us wisdom to know when to speak or not speak,
and what to say or not say. Thank You, Holy Spirit,
for Your direction today.
Silence can be one tool in evangelism.
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