DON’T DO IT
READING: EPHESIANS 5:15-21
This is a simple but powerful verse of scripture. Too frequently people use the gifts that God has provided for us, in unwise manners. For example, plants that have the potential for many good and godly uses, are instead used to produce harmful addictive substances. The gift of intellect is horribly misused in order to produce steadily worsening means of sinful gratification. The freedom to make choices is abused even to the point of daring to oppose the Lord. Instead of being unwise, we should be guided into wisdom through the will of the Lord. He does not hide His will from those who sincerely seek it. His word even promises that if we seek we will find. That certainly pertains to the gifts of God including His will for us. The Bible is the Lord’s constant and clear means of the revelation of His will for our lives. The Holy Spirit is ever-present to expose the will of the Lord and guide us into it, particularly as we are available to Him in prayer and submission. Participation with Bible believing congregations and the resulting godly fellowship further positions us for discernment and understanding. Blessings are the result for those who allow the will of the Lord to make them wise. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
2. Do you see need or opportunity to understand God’s will in some particular area of your life?
