Walk the Walk
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8
The Bible uses this picture of light in a spiritual sense to describe the Christian “walk” or the Christian life. The unbeliever, the person without God, is described as walking in darkness. The Devil has blinded the minds of unbelievers. You, however, are in the light. God has shined into your hearts with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
As children of the light, you understand what the will of God is. This is to be reflected in your walk. Make the most of your time. The way that you use your time, the way that you use your material possessions, the way you handle the Word of God are all indications that you are a child of the light.
Do not be drunk with wine. Many people look for answers to life and escape from life in alcohol, drugs, or pornography. This kind of lifestyle only results in pain and destruction. Drinking to excess wastes people’s time, talents, and lives. It ruins relationships. Instead, as children of the light, you are to be filled with the Spirit. Being filled with the Holy Spirit will be revealed as you speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Music is a treasured gift of God and a way of expressing our joy and happiness. Being filled with the Holy Spirit will be revealed in the fact that we are always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of the Lord Jesus. We are able to give thanks in times of illness and job loss because God continues to take care of us.
Learn by the Spirit to live carefully and wisely. Understand what the good and gracious will of God is for you. Make use of the opportunities that God gives you to serve Him in love. Walk the walk as children of the Light for Jesus is the Light of the world.
Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness, Dark as night and deep as death,
Broke the light of Thy salvation, Breathed thine own life-giving breath.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia without end!
Worship Supplement 775:2