Ephesians 5:15-16
(15) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as
fools, but as wise,
(16) Redeeming the time, because the days are
evil.
The wise man considers not only his walk, but also the
times in which he is walking. He believes that what God says is truth - and
because of this belief, he is hard at work to fulfill what God says he must do.
An example of this is the belief that Christ really is
returning soon. Do we really believe
the following verses?
"But the end of all
things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer." (1 Peter 4:7)
"Not forsaking the
assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one
another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)
"Be ye also patient;
stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh." (James 5:8)
"Little children, it is
the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are
there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time." (1 John 2:18)
If
we truly and honestly believed these verses, then would we not walk
circumspectly? Would we not wisely consider our lifestyle? Would we not redeem
the time? ("Walk in wisdom toward
them that are without, redeeming the time." Colossians 4:5)
Yes,
as many people have used this verse, we need to be wise stewards of our time in
general. We need to wisely use our time. But let's consider the next verse: "Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the
Lord is." (Ephesians 5:17) It is unwise to think that God is merely
talking about my personal pleasure and activities in "redeeming the
time." We must understand God's will - the bigger picture - and walk
according to that.
Walk circumspectly. Redeem the time. Understand God's
will.
2 comments:
WHOA!!!!!!! And you returned to the blogging world WHEN!?!?!? :) :) :) :) :) Subscribing to your encouraging words! ((hugs))
Katie
Oh . . . newsflash Katie: I returned to blogging world! ;)
I pray that you'll indeed find encouraging words on here! Thanks for commenting!
~Amanda
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusteth in Thee." Isaiah 26:3
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