You Do Not Have Time for Fools

Daily Devotional

from Called to Conquer
Thursday, October 11

Today’s Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:15–16
Key Verse: Ephesians 5:15–16

See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Your eternity is tied up in time, and time is moving quickly. God did not bring you this far to allow some fool to mess up your life. He brought you through the fires of hell to purify you and purge the poison out of you. That is why He stripped away certain things that you used to cling to. He permitted certain events to occur so you would become a pure seed that He could plant with confidence. You are an investment of God.

Right now, God says, “I expect you to walk with wise people.” Listen, you do not have time to spend your days with just anybody. God orders every step you take, so make sure no godless fool or undisciplined churchgoer pulls you off of that holy path!

I like to go to basketball games, but I have to go with someone who is wise. That pretty much leaves out “just anybody.” My life is not my own; my steps are ordered of the Lord.

I know that I am not going to the basketball game just to watch the basketball. Someone I do not know bought a ticket for the seat on my right. That means that since God directed my steps to that seat, then He must have something for me to tell that person while I am there. Pray with me:

Today's Prayer:

Heavenly Father, You are ordering my steps. I redeem the time and will be wise. I will spend my time with the wise. I know that You are guiding my every step. Lord Jesus, I am listening for Your direction.