Dr. David’s Daily Devotionals August 5, 2021, Thursday, Col NOTICE: Should a devotional not be posted each weekday morning, the problem is likely due to internet malfunction (which has been happening lately. not Dr. David’s malfunction.). So do not worry. stay tuned and the devotional will be available as soon as possible. DR. DAVID’S COMMENT(S)- Many Scripture Versions are on line. Reading from different versions can bring clarity to your study. A good internet Bible resource is https://www.blueletterbible.org TODAY’S SCRIPTURE - Col 4 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. 7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. 8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 1 Thess 1 1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2 We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. NIV DR. DAVID’S QUESTION(S)- Why do we speak with grace in vs 6? Why was Tychicus sent in vs 8? What does Epaphras pray in vs 12? How does Paul thank God for the Thessalonians in vs 2? What do they remember in vs 3? If you need any assistance, feel free to call Pastor David at 386-478-9559. (Be sure to identify your thoughts and the thoughts of other sources you find (Study Bible notes, internet sites, commentaries, etc) in formulating your concise answer should you ever discuss this with others or should you want to send your thoughts to someone. PRAYER- (Write out a simple prayer regarding your findings.) .