Friday - Living It Out

Ephesians 5:1–17 – “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient, but rather giving of thanks. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no man deceive you with vain words, for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth), proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light, for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”

You are a child of light living in a dark world. Paul's message throughout Ephesians is clear: understand who you are in Christ, then live out that identity. Walk in love as Christ loved you. Walk in light, exposing darkness. Walk in wisdom, redeeming the time. Your identity shapes your activity. When you grasp that you're forgiven, chosen, and empowered by God, it transforms how you live daily. Wisdom isn't just making smart choices; it's aligning your life with your identity in Christ. Today, remember whose you are. Let that truth guide every step you take. Walk as a child of light.