Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV)

15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Reflection
Each morning we wake up to new opportunities. Each hour we can take those opportunities and carefully make the most of them or carelessly make the least of them. Each moment we can be wise and understand the Lord’s will or we can be foolish and let the day be won over by evil. What enables us to the make most of every opportunity? The answer is the Holy Spirit. When we are filled with the Spirit, we will speak to one another in songs from the Spirit, make heart music to the Lord, and be thankful for every single moment and opportunity. As Spirit-filled servants, we will bless others with our words, songs and thanksgiving.

Response
Just as the verse says, “be filled with the Spirit,” let us be filled with the Spirit. Let’s ask God to remove everything else that has been filling us and to fill us with His Spirit. As His blessed servants, let’s wisely make the most of the opportunities to bless and serve others with encouraging words, worshipful singing and constant thanksgiving. Let’s pray for those people we see each day, either at home, work or school.