Evening
6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7Therefore do not be partners with them.
8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10and find out what pleases the Lord. 11Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, 14for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said:
"Wake up, O sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you."
15Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
Reflection of Bee:
To be wise - make the most out every opportunities (v15), share Christ with others
To be foolish - not knowing God's will (v16), reading the bible and pray is how God can speak to us.
Dear Lord,
Speak to me tonight that I know what You have in store for me. Teach me to choose the options wisely to Your glory.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Reflection of Tommy:
In today’s passage, Paul gives us a good insight on how to handle our relationship with unbelievers. He was not talking about cutting all contact or even discriminating them, but instead to have the wisdom and right intention when we befriend unbelievers.
We must not condone to the lifestyle of those who make excuses for their bad behavior and recommending them to others. When we yoke with them, it is more likely they influence us for evil than us bringing them to good (2 Corinthians 6:14-18). We must always on the lookout for those who are viciously evil, immoral or opposed to all that Christianity stands for.
Above all, we must befriend unbelievers if we are to sincerely lead them to Christ with love, like how Jesus taught His followers in Luke 5:30-32.
Dear Father, thank You for reminding me that as a child of light, I need to live in ways that pleases You (v10) and have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness (v11). Guard my heart and mind always when I’m with unbelievers, that I may have the wisdom and right intention to do what is right in Your sight. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.
