Ephesians 5:16-17
“Wake up from your sleep, Climb out of your coffins; Christ will show you the light! So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times! Don’t live carelessly, unthinkingly. Make sure you understand what the Master wants.”
““Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.”
This is a call to live with purpose, every minute aware of the goal, the need, and the darkness. The last sentence exhorts us to know the Master wants. That means spending time with him in listening prayer. Otherwise, we only do what we think he wants, a tragic wasted effort. Only that prompted and empowered by God’s Spirit will stand for eternity.
Lord, I am weak in this. It exposes the frailty of my love for you. If I was truly in love I’d want to spend every moment with you and I don’t. I get called away by the world’s alure and urgency. Forgive me! Help me open my heart to you more often, enjoy being with you and listening well.