IT'S TIME TO COME OUT OF CHAOS AND COME INTO THE PROMISES OF GOD!
Ephesians 5:15-21 NKJV...15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another in the fear of God.
IT'S TIME TO COME OUT OF CHAOS AND COME INTO THE PROMISES OF GOD!
I. BY REDEEMING THE TIME – Verse 16
“Redeeming” is a market term meaning “to buy out” or “purchase completely.” Time is a Greek word which means “opportunity.”
We need to move on out opportunities.
To study the Word – II Timothy 2:5.
To witness in Power - Acts 1:8.
To Prayer in the Spirit.
II. BY UNDERSTANDING THE WILL OF GOD – Verse 17
The primary consideration for a Christian should never be what is most profitable financially, what is most pleasurable, or what will bring the greatest personal advantage or honor.
Our first concern should be to discern what GOD wills us to be.
Will of Salvation.
Acts 9:6
Will of Surrender
Romans 12:1-2
Will of Separation
I Thessalonians 4:3
III. BY BEING FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT – Verses 18-21
Verse 18 contains both a negative and a positive command.
The positive command, “Be filled with the Spirit.”
The Spirit is the element in which we are to be filled.
The results of the fullness: - Joyfulness -verse 19.
Praise GOD for His Unshakable WORD!