Knowing when and what to speak to an unbeliever can be difficult. Knowing if you should speak when the unbeliever is a family member sometimes seems impossible. We need the Holy Spirit to orchestrate all situations. We need his timing, his wisdom and his boldness (Colossians 4:2-4).
Every word must be shared with patient wisdom. Paul calls it grace and likens it to using salt. Too little salt and the flavor of the food is not as pungent. Too much and the flavor of the food is lost all together and it is immediately spit out. Every opportunity must be tempered with spiritual insight knowing that the window of opportunity for attentive ears is very small and easily missed. Each person is unique and has personal obstacles to comprehending the truth (Colossians 4:5-6).
Pray and then rest in God's ability to create opportunities to share. Only he knows when the timing is right.
