“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:15-16).
Light is not only a symbol of purity, it is a symbol of knowledge. Those who have abandoned darkness and come to the Light are now called to walk in wisdom. The word “walk” means “to conduct one’s life.” In 1:17 Paul prayed that his readers would be given a spirit of wisdom. In chapter 3:10 he indicated that God has determined to demonstrate His own wisdom through His church made up of individual believers.
Paul is concerned about how believers conduct themselves before the world. One aspect of the wise walk is the stewardship of one’s time. You will find that translations vary on how they render the last part of the verse. Some speak of “redeeming the time” others of “buying up the opportunity.” Whatever the translation, the idea is to make full use of one’s time in the light of the fact that the days are evil. This phrase may suggest that because the days are evil, they are under God’s judgment. Therefore it is critical that we believers seize every opportunity to live radiantly for Christ.
Are you walking as a wise man or woman? Are you seizing every opportunity to live for Christ?
Prayer: Help me to walk as a wise person and seize every moment for kingdom activity. Amen.