Thoughts for another day

June 9, 2014.

Today's verse:  Eph. 5:15-17. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. (KJV)

(Pls. read the above before you read further.  Thanks)

As I sit and discuss with friends and other people, the quality of days that’re upon us in this time, I get the general idea that the days are evil. And that’s mostly the reason the Lord wants us today to reflect on the Scripture He has set before us from Ephesians.  Paul says we must walk carefully, and with confidence, we whose walk is in the Lord, for we should not be as fools but as wise people, walking in the light of the Lord, in His wisdom that shows a sure path to safety and eternal life. 

There will be temptations galore and that reminds me of what Jesus has instructed us, Mt. 7:13-14, ‘Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.’  Walking through the narrow gate would be difficult for many of us because we’re used to walking in the wide gate, succumbing to temptations etc., but for the sake of our soul, we must endeavor to walk as the Lord has told us to. Paul asks us to make use of every moment of time (which means opportunity) to walk cautiously and steadfastly so that being not distracted, we’ll walk firmly into the vineyard of the Lord.

Paul advises us not to be like fools not knowing what is to be, but in every situation we he asks us to strive to understand God’s will for us.  Being rooted in God today is really essential for I see the pain that we will beget otherwise.  In the world, although there’s the superficial sheathe of happiness and joy, it’s hurting and people are caught in the web of deceit the devil has so skillfully spun upon them.  There’s so much pain behind the façade and that’s why we see this translated into rapes, killings, robberies, and so on.  The times aren’t good my friend, but then should we be worried.  Not even a little for we worship a God Who is still with us and He is capable of thwarting any dart the enemy may throw at us.  Just rely on Him and be wise in your ways.  And understanding His will, carry it out with honesty and integrity.  God will reward you.