Ephesians 5:8-14
Reflect
Light is powerful. Without light we would all be stumbling around in the darkness. Light reveals what is in the darkness. It is a symbol for what is true and holy.
The passage today continues to show us how we as Christians are to live in the world. Verse 8 says that we were once darkness but now we are light in the Lord. Because we are light in the Lord we are to live as children of light and find out what pleases the Lord. There are a lot of people we could live to please. Family, friends, coworkers, and the ever-changing cultural landscape. And while it’s not wrong to want to please the people close to you, we are ultimately called to please the Lord above all else.
I don’t know about you, but that gives me a sense of peace. When faced with difficult decisions or challenges, we can choose to act, speak, and think in ways that please God.
Apply
What does it mean for you today to choose to please the Lord in how you live?
Erin Gibbard
Pray
- Pray for Pastor Dan, our Lead Team Pastor and his family.
- Pray for our Young Adults Pastor, Nathanael Trinh, his ministry, and his family.
- Pray for our Congregational Life Pastor, Melissa Chaffee and her family.
- Pray for our Communications Specialist, Katrina Grey.
- Pray for our McKernan Groups Assistant, Noah Okken.
- Pray for all our small group leaders. Pray for our Hospitality Coordinator, Irene Dickau.