THE BEST SEASON YET

THE BEST SEASON YET

READ:
Ephesians 5:15-21

See then that you walk circumspectly,
...redeeming the time, because the days
are evil.  -Ephesians 5:15-16

Life is a lot like the weather...it's seasonal.  It has a way of pushing us into the next season whether we like it or not.  And when pushed into the next season, we are often uncertain and even fearful of what it might hold for us.

This is especially true of later seasons of life, when we are haunted by thoughts such as:  Will I be left all alone?  Will my health hold up?  Will my money last?  Will my mind stay fresh?  As with every season of life, we have to make a choice-to waste the season in fearful thoughts or, as Paul says, make "the best use of the time, because the days are evil" (Ephesians 5:16 ESV).

Regardless of your season, you can count on God's faithfulness.  He says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.  So we may boldly say:  'The LORD is my helper; I will not fear'" (Hebrew 13:5-6).

Because you have God's presence and provision, you can make the most of your time in every season by following Jesus closely, spending time in His Word and prayer, loving and forgiving more freely than ever before, and serving others with joy and generosity.

God has blessed us with our present season-make the most of it! - Joe Stowell

Lord, give me the grace to accept life right where
it has put me, and help me to overcome the fear
that would waste my days.  Give me the wisdom
and desire to make every day count for You.
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Life matters-make the most of it!

INSIGHT
After explaining how believers are saved (Ephesians 1-3), Paul spent the rest of his letter to the Ephesians instructing them how to live their new life in Christ (Ephesians 4-6).  They were to "be very careful" (5:15 NIV) in how they lived; to be wise or skillful in handling life's challenges.  Because the world is evil, believers are to be "redeeming the time" (v.16), which literally means "to buy up the opportunity" to work and act for God's kingdom.  We are to live in a way that pleases God (v.17).  Paul gave the Roman Christians similar advice in Romans 13:8-14.  To the Galatians, he told them, "As we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Galatians 6:10).

Have a blessed day and weekend.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace