Tag: worship Psalm 96-100
Living wisely in evil times
Scripture reading for November 29: Ephesians 1-6
Ephesians contains amazing spiritual truth and insight for those in Christ’s church. There is a wealth of encouragement and some fantastic prayers that lift us into the realm of God. The Gospel is explained in Ephesians 2:8-11 in an easily understandable form. The church and it’s purposes are laid out in Ephesians 4:1-16. There are practical instructions for wise living for those in Christ. The last chapter helps us to understand our need for spiritual armor for the spiritual battle against the forces of darkness.
“Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:15-20
The only way for believers to live wisely is to be continuously filled with the Holy Spirit! This is not a one-time experience of speaking in tongues or an emotional high at a Christian meeting. It is a personal relationship with God the Holy Spirit. As we live full of the Holy Spirit, we live a life of worship. When we are filled with the Spirit, we speak graciously to others. Our speech is pleasing and in harmony with the Spirit of God and blesses those around us.
Our speech is to be filled with thanksgiving to God the Father for everything. We realize that our strength, health, and our material possessions are gifts. We are blessed by our relationship with God and realize all the blessing of being in Christ! (Ephesians 1:3-12) Christ is the reason for all that we have and we bubble over with thanksgiving and melodious speech. Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs come from our hearts as we are filled with thanksgiving!
This is our secret to wise living in evil days! Ask the Lord to fill you afresh with the Holy Spirit today! Begin your day with worship! Read some psalms or sing a spiritual song of love or thanksgiving to the Lord from your heart! Decide to speak in harmony with the Holy Spirit to everyone you meet today! May God unveil all the spiritual blessings that are yours today in Christ Jesus! You will overcome in victory!