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YE WALK CIRCUMSPECTLY (II)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
Ephesians 5:1-20

Ephesians 5:17

 

“Understanding what the will

of the Lord is.”

 

YE WALK CIRCUMSPECTLY (II)
 
(b) Redeeming the Time: “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” It means to make good use of time. If we have foolishly wasted our time in the past, then let us now use it meaningfully and wisely according to God’s will. “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom” (Ps 90:12). A person who is suffering from a fatal illness will count his days, even his hours and minutes. We should have the same attitude as today may be the last day of our life. Let us treasure our days to live for the Lord. Serve Him so that when He comes or when we give up our last breath, we will not regret! Many people waste their time watching TV and videos, listening to worldly music, doing window-shopping, chatting with friends, surfing the internet without any purpose, etc. We should be a living and holy sacrifice unto God every day until He comes.
 
(c) Understanding God’s Will: “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” How not to be unwise? By understanding the will of the Lord and doing it. If we do not understand nor do God’s will, we are foolish in God’s sight. The Holy Spirit illuminates our hearts and helps us understand God’s will through God’s written Word, through God’s living Word (the Lord Jesus Christ), and through God’s faithful, mature and godly servants, and all are based on God’s Word alone. God wants us to live a holy and godly life in love, peace, faith, goodness, righteousness and truth. God also wants us to serve Him and imitate Him and follow Him through the perfect example of the Lord Jesus Christ. Before we do anything, it is wise for us to check whether it is according to God’s will or God’s Word. Failing to do this is being foolish before God!
 
THOUGHT: Our life is so short. Live wisely for the Lord!

PRAYER: Father, help me make use of my time wisely to live for Thee.

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