Verse of the Day 2/15

Verse of the Day 2/15

Ephesians 5:15-16

New King James Version

Walk in Wisdom

15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Last weekend our church hosted an event for the youth from several local churches, called "Walk Wisely Weekendl".  it has taken place for several years and it is a time for the youth and their leaders to spend a weekend worshipping, having fun, and hearing from God's Word and learning how it can be applied in their lives.

One of the focuses was what we are called to to do, using our gifts to serve God. Much like Henry Blackaby had stated years ago in his Expriencing God study, if you are not sure what your gifts are, see where God is at work and join Him.. This weekend that were encouraged to see where God was working and calling them and "cooperate with Him".  Basically the same thing.

That's where today's verse comes in.  The New King James Version above says "walk circumspectly".  It doesn't take much to break down that would "circum" where we get the word circumference, the picture of a circle, and in this reference 360 degrees arouond us, and "spectly", think of the word specticles or glasses, or "inspection", to look closely at something. That is what our walk, or life as a Christian is to be like, living while being fully aware of what God is doing all around us.

They were also introduced to a statement  by Charles H. Spurgeon - "Every Christian is either a missionary or an imposter."

J.D. Greear expounds on this as he  writes, "If Jesus is precious to you, you will not be able to keep your good news to yourself; you will be whispering it into your child's ear; you will be telling it to your husband; you will be earnestly imparting it to your friend; without the charms of eloquence you will be more than eloquent; your heart will speak, and your eyes will flash as you talk of his sweet love.

Every Christian here is either a missionary or an impostor. Recollect that. You either try to spread abroad the kingdom of Christ, or else you do not love him at all. It cannot be that there is a high appreciation of Jesus and a totally silent tongue about him. Of course I do not mean by that, that those who use the pen are silent: they are not. And those who help others to use the tongue, or spread that which others have written, are doing their part well: but that man who says, "I believe in Jesus," but does not think enough of Jesus ever to tell another about him, by mouth, or pen, or tract, is an impostor."

They are humbling, perhaps sobering words for all of us as Christians, young or old.  May we walk wisely, walk circumspectly today.

Blessings,

Mike

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

Ephesians 5:15-21

New King James Version

Walk in Wisdom

15 See then that you walk [a]circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another in the fear of [bGod.