Bible Verse of The Day – 12-17-21

Ephesians 5:14 (NKJV) 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.”

I’ve read in some notes by well-known Bible scholars that this verse (which is loosely based on a quote from Isaiah) is being directed at unbelievers, urging them to put their faith in Christ.

Paul urges his readers to arise from the dead. In doing so, Christ will give them light.

And while what Paul says is surely true, if we read the verses leading up to this verse, and the rest of the chapter after this verse, everything Paul wrote was being aimed at believers.

In light of that, we need to assume that Paul was speaking to believers, not unbelievers.

If that’s the case, what is he saying to us? What does it mean?

Well, if we read verses 1-13, we will see that he is addressing sin in the lives of believers, admonishing the believers at Ephesus to abstain from the behaviors and practices that held them in bondage prior to putting their faith in Christ.

It’s safe to say, then, that we need to pay close attention to this and apply it to our own lives, making sure that we are not falling into things that pull us away from God. But, instead, shaking off these things and making every effort to be drawn to God.

Verses 15 and 16 go on to tell us that we should walk circumspectly.

Circumspectly is an interesting word. What does it mean?

It means being careful, cautious, guarded, wary, watchful, attentive, alert and vigilant!

Why? Because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:15-16 (NKJV) 15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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