Act like people with good sense and not like fools. These are evil times, so make every minute count. Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do. Don't destroy yourself by getting drunk, but let the Spirit fill your life.
Ephesians 5:15-18
There are verses in the Bible that sound like they were written this morning. I believe that when the Holy Spirit inspired the Apostle Paul to write these words He must have known that they would be so needed right now in the history of this world!
Foolishness is everywhere and these are indeed evil times! Instead of trying to find out what the Lord wants them to do many people "act stupidly." They actively look for pleasure and become addicted to its pursuit.
Truth and righteousness are no longer the "ideal" of "honorable" men. In fact, men of honor are becoming a very rare commodity. Fear is blossoming as men seek ways to protect themselves from the evil and fear is swelling like the tide and sweeping over the earth!
Getting drunk is not the only way today to destroy yourself. There are many mind changing and intoxicating addictions that are available and are very efficient in bringing any man or woman to a pitiful end. But when you let your life be filled by the Holy Spirit there is good sense in a world of foolishness, there is understanding in a world of stupidity, and there is joy and peace in a world that is marching lock-step toward eternal destruction!
"Dear Jesus, help me today to make every minute count in these evil times. Show me today what You want me to do and fill my life with Your Holy Spirit. And may Your will be done today with every breath that I take! Amen."
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