Wisely under control

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Ephesians 5:17

It is wise to be under the control of the Holy Spirit. Paul already says to live as wise people in an evil day (Ephesians 5:15-16). He is going to go on to say in this passage that Christians aren’t controlled by substances or worldly influences, but are instead filled with the Holy Spirit of God (Ephesians 5:18). The result of that wise control of the Spirit turns Christians into singing, thankful, submissive, grace-filled, peaceful saints who in the wisdom of God show the power of God and the salvation of God to the world (Ephesians 5:19-21).

If I want to be wise, I must let the Word of God and the Spirit of God dwell richly within me. I must let the outflow of that life bring me joy, worship, thanksgiving, and unity in the church community. I must look carefully at how I choose to live… not selfishly, but spiritually. I must drink in the work of the Holy Spirit of God to be transformative where God has placed me.

And so, Lord, I pray now that I would let the Spirit of God now shining the clarity of Your Word given to me for today help me to live wisely under Your control. I worship. I sing to You the song You give. I am thankful for the joyous salvation I have in Christ. I seek the vibrant love of Your community with fellow transformed, Spirit-filled saints. Amen