“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore, do not be partners with them. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible; and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Be very careful, then, how you live; not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Ephesians 5:6-17
Take a close look at the attached photo. Does it remind you of a tourist attraction at the next exit on I-40 in the middle of New Mexico that sells flags? Well, it’s not. This is a vodou temple along the highway about 2 miles northwest of St. Marc Haiti and those flags are ‘fruitless deeds of darkness’ as each of them represent an evil spirit that resides in this temple and is ready when the vodou priest needs it.
Wake up! Satan is out there today with his slimy fingers on your sinful weakness buttons, eager to cause you to leave the lighted path and venture into the darkness. Stay in the Word, be wise and make the most of every opportunity to accomplish God’s will with your life today.
Heavenly Father, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
May God be with you…Jay