"Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise, but wise - making the most of every opportunity." (v 15-16)
Too often, I've looked back at a season and realized I had wasted some amazing opportunities. Opportunities which could have changed my life or the life of someone else. I know we are not to live in the land of "if only," but recognize wasted chances and then do better next time. It is no fun looking back and wishing we had used our time wisely. Let's remember we cannot redeem lost time.
Perhaps we reflect on things we could have skipped in order to attend that game our child was playing in, or maybe we wish we had visited mom and dad more often - now it is too late. This is not an unusual thing, but one we can correct by prioritizing our life...our day.
"Be very careful, then, how you live, might speak to the workaholic who stays at work when they could leave the office in time to share a meal with the family, or celebrate a special occasion. Memory making moments don't come around often, and if we miss them, they are gone forever.
"...making the most of every opportunity." If our eyes are open, there are situations all around to help someone, to give a hand of assistance, or an encouraging word. Taking advantage of moments like this can put a smile on a child's face or insert a bit of hope into the heart of a person who feels hopeless.
Dear Jesus,
Give me eyes to see people all around me. Place a willingness to lend a hand to someone just because it is what you would do, and because it is the right thing. Amen
Ephesians 5:15-21
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