seizing time

Eph 5:15-16- "Be very careful how you live. Do not live like those who are not wise, but live wisely. Use every chance you have for doing good, because these are evil times."

Our lives are filled with opportunities and chances for living in a godly way. But they are also filled with obstacles that can prevent you from grabbing hold of those chances. In order to make the most of the lives we have, we have to make the most of the time we have.

The first words in this verse are "Be very careful." To me, this sounds like something a mom would say to their kid as they were running out the door to play outside. These words depict a certain way to live, or "walk," which the Bible uses often, that is safe and precise. Living like this includes living with forethought and a strong sense of awareness. Think of it as driving a car: You need to be constantly attentive and appropriately responsive to always changing circumstances on the road. You swerve to get away from dangerous hazards, brake at school buses, and follow the rules of the road. Your knowledge, vigilance, and skill help make wise decisions at any given time.

In order to live wisely, you need to do the same thing. You need to face each day spirtually alert, and recognizing evil so it can be avoided like a dangerous road hazard.

-DJ