"See that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." (Ephesians 5:15-16)
Today is St Patrick's Day. As I think of us celebrating the Irish heritage, I think of my great grandfather who came over to America from Ireland, when he was 17 years of age. A very young man, with a heart full of dreams and opportunities. From what I have gathered from our family history, my great grandfather did very well selling horses, and farming. As Christians we have opportunities to live and serve, on behalf of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To make the most of our lives, for Him, as we travel through this life.
The Apostle Paul tells us to walk
"circumspectly" which means
"carefully" not
"foolishly", or
"carelessly." We are to make each moment count for the Lord, because Satan our enemy, will distract us, and cause us to waste precious opportunities to be a witness, and an encouragement, to others who need the Lord Jesus today.
We may not all come from the Irish background, but as Christians, we come from the Christian background. And may what we say, and do for Christ, be sincere, constant, and fervent, as we continue our journey, to our eternal home. GP
Photo by Vichaya Kiatying-Angsulee. Published on 01 February 2013
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