Be very careful, then, how you live, not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 If ever there is a time in our lives, that these words ring true, they are applicable today, even more. These are certainly evil days. There are wolves on every side, dressed in sheep's clothing. As opportunities arrive, we must be discerning of which are from God, which are not. Also, as we accept and assume opportunities to serve God more, we can expect that there will be a testing as to our commitment, and as our commitment is established, the enemy will poke his nose into it, attempting to cause adversity which will discourage us. As we have occasion to stand up against him over a period of time, we can just about discern when we will hear from him again. This happened to me yesterday, and it almost caught me off guard, but I recognized it in just a short while. May God give each of us strength, wisdom, fortitude, and the faith to carry on in the face of adversity, and may we pass the test of our commitments to Him, placing Him first, above all other things. We shall all make the march to Moriah, with our Isaacs. My Task To love some more dearly every day, To help a wandering child to find his way, To ponder over a noble thought, and pray, And smile when evening falls. This is my task. To follow truth as blind men long for light, To do my best from dawn of day 'till night, To keep my heart fit for His Holy sight. This is my task. ~~Maude Louise Ray~~ Have a safe and blessed weekend; Remain in faithfulness, doing the task which He has called you to do. Lucy |
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