APRIL 26, 2013
The
Best Season Yet
Read: Ephesians 5:15-21
See then that you walk
circumspectly, . . . redeeming the time, because
the days are evil. —Ephesians 5:15-16
Life
is a lot like the weather . . . it’s seasonal. It has a way of pushing us
into
the next season whether we like it or not. And when pushed into the
next
season, we are often uncertain and even fearful of what it might hold
for us.
This
is especially true of later seasons of life, when we are haunted by thoughts
such as: Will I be left all alone? Will my health hold up? Will
my money last?
Will my mind stay fresh? As with every season of life, we have to make a choice
—to waste
the season in fearful thoughts or, as Paul says, make “the best use
of the
time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:16 esv).
Regardless
of your season, you can count on God’s faithfulness. He says, “‘I will
never
leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper;
I will
not fear’” (Heb. 13:5-6).
Because
you have God’s presence and provision, you can make the most of
your time in every season by following Jesus closely, spending
time in His
Word and prayer, loving and forgiving more freely than ever before,
and
serving others with joy and generosity.
God
has blessed us with our present season—make the most of it!
Lord, give me the grace to accept life right where
it has put me, and help me to overcome the fear
that would waste my days. Give me the wisdom
and desire to make every day count for You.
Life matters—make the most of it!
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
