Redeeming the time for the days are evil
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:17 ESV
KJV uses the word “redeeming” and it means “to take full advantage of a buying opportunity, i.e. making the most of the present opportunity.”
I’m viewing our current life circumstances as a divine opportunity to make the most of the present opportunity we find ourselves in. Wisdom dictates, make the most of this time! Let’s remember that For those who love the Lord, he works all things together for our good. Even in momentary light afflictions we know He is working a greater weight of glory in us.
Unprecedented events have demanded isolation with immediate households contained. More time than ever to devote to marriages and family. With the ability to work from home we are finding creative ways to do it all! May I call to remembrance, God gives grace, and the grace He gives is abounding and abundant! There is a grace for every God moment.
We have no idea how long the quarantine will last BUT while it is in place can we view it as a divine moment of preparation? A time where out of order gets in order. Where hearts have been lured into comfort and even complacency, we are hearing and responding to the pull of the Holy Spirit to feed upon His presence and word. Coming up, drawing near, going deeper into our own personal and private times with our Heavenly Father.
We are trusting as we come out of our homes, we find great days of harvest for the church. IF, we are living in evil days and times are changing, whatever that looks like, we must have our hearts fixed, firmly trusting in the Lord so that we are not moved in the shaking, blowing storms of life! Some trust in chariots and some in horses but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. Mans systems will fail, but our God and his love will NEVER FAIL.
So in these times, let us make the most of the present opportunity, full advantage...” before us, and find ourselves living in Him, moving in Him and having our being in Him. Then our lamp is full, we are ready and waiting, fit for the masters use, poured out for humanity, with all glory given to God.