Re:Verse passage – Ephesians 5:15–17 (day seven)
[…] making the most of your time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:16
The Greek word here for “time” is from the root word kairos which translates best to “the time.” This is a fixed range of time or a season of life. Galatians 6:10 translates this word to “opportunity.” It is not referring to time in a general sense as in every minute of every day. Instead of making the most of every moment in a day, we are to make the most of the opportunity that God has given us. The season of life we are in is a gift from God, so we need to steward and organize it as such.
It is not amiss to me that today was supposed to be a parenting emphasis day for our NextGen departments (now postponed due to winter weather). Did you know that if a child does not make a profession of faith by the age of 18 then their likelihood of doing so after 18 drops off exponentially? Any grandparent or empty nester will tell you that 18 years goes way too fast. That is why it is imperative that we help parents succeed in the discipleship of their children. We need to help parents make the most of the time they have left with their children.
No matter what season of life you find yourself in, God has placed you in that season for a specific purpose and plan. How can you steward this opportunity to most glorify Him and serve those closest to you?
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