December 9, 2020
Ephesians 5:15-17
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Our fellowship at Oakwood in New Braunfels, Texas is reading through the Bible chronologically and in last night's reading it began with Ephesians 5:15, and these Scriptures 15-17 spoke into my life. This Scripture came into my mind as I was writing; found in Proverbs 4:20-27, “My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the] paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.”
I have always tried to be transparent with you, it is my belief that this China virus was created in a lab in China with the intent to cause harm to the world economy, by very wealthy people. It sure has worked, we as followers of Christ have put trust in what the news media and governments are telling us and have forgotten to watch how we walk. I have received our right lies almost every day from both people who go by the name of Christian and non-Christian. As a follower of Christ, and once more let me confess I have been guilty of passing some of this own without checking the source, and that is wrong. When we as a follower of Christ put our eyes on anything but Jesus and His written word we have taken our eyes off the path and will believe the battle is with people and not with that scheming devil. Go back and read Ephesians 6:10-13, and let me share verse 12, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
I’m fearful that many of you have put trust in masks, and social distancing and followed the science and taken your eyes off of Jesus. Proverbs 3:5-7 has been ringing out in my mind since this mess began, and if I was to tell you that the election and who may become our President has not affected my path, I would be lying. With that said, let me give you something that is true to fix your mind on; “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.”
From the Back Porch,
Bob Rice
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