Holy Bible Online Word For Today
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Today's Word
Time as an Opportunity
Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
- Ephesians 5:15–16
The way we live matters to God. That’s why, in many places in the Bible, we are encouraged to live in a manner worthy of the calling we have received from the Lord. Today’s verses remind us of exactly that: to be careful about how we live. We should not live as fools, lazy or reckless, but as wise people. And how do we do that? By making the best use of our time, because the days are evil.
Making the most of time or redeeming it, means enjoying, growing, and using our time in the best possible way in every moment we live. Make good use of time, for it is a new opportunity given by God. In his commentary on the book of Ephesians, quoting J. Stott, Pastor Hernandes Dias Lopes said:
“Surely, wise people are aware that time is a precious asset. We all have the same amount of time at our disposal: 60 minutes per hour, 24 hours per day. Wise people use their time productively. I once read a notice in a church bulletin that said:
- ‘LOST, yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. No reward is offered, for they are gone forever!’
- ‘RESOLVED: never to waste another moment of time, but to use it in the most beneficial way possible.’”
To solve the irreversible problem of lost time, it seems essential not to waste any more of it. Be wise, invest in yourself, in the Kingdom, and make good use of the time of life God has given you!
References:
- LOPES, Hernandes Dias. Ephesians: The Church, the Glorious Bride of Christ. São Paulo: Hagnos, 2006.
- STOTT, John R. W. The Message of Ephesians: God’s New Society. ABU Editora, 2001.
- RAYNOR, Jordan. Redeeming Your Time: Seven Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Productive. Pilgrim, 2022.
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Yesterday's Word
Word of the Day: Let God's grace transform your life
Grace means undeserved favor. We do not deserve God's kindness, because we all have sinned, but still, He loves us and wants the best for us! That's grace. By His grace, God sent Jesus to save us and give us a blessed life, free from sin. And all we have to do is accept this gift, given freely.
8 For it is by grace you have been saved,through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Do you want to see God's grace in your life? Then open your heart today and accept the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. He gave His life on the cross for you out of love and wants you to acknowledge your need for His love and forgiveness. With Him in your life, you will have peace with God for all eternity.
If you already have Christ in your heart, decide to share His gift of grace with everyone around you. Carry God's Love wherever you go. Help the needy, bring joy to the suffering, share what God has given you. Let others see how God's grace has transformed you and live for His glory.
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Day Before Yesterday's Word
Clothed with courage
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
- Deuteronomy 31:6
Being clothed with courage does not mean the absence of fear, but the certainty that God walks with us even when our hearts tremble.
Our courage is born from trust in the Lord, not in our own strength. In difficult days, when answers seem distant and the path uncertain, God calls us to remain firm, remembering that He is our refuge and strength. It is in the quiet place of prayer and in meditating on His Word that we are strengthened within.
Many times, we face silent battles that no one sees, struggles in the mind, the heart, and in faith. In those moments, the Lord clothes us with His spiritual armor, enabling us to resist and move forward. The courage that comes from God is not loud, but persevering. It sustains us when everything seems still and pushes us to take one more step, even when we cannot see the end of the road.
Jesus Christ is the greatest example of courage. He faced the cross out of love, trusting completely in the Father. When we look to Christ, we learn that obedience produces strength and that faith transforms pain into purpose. When we choose to trust, even through tears, we are renewed within and experience the peace that surpasses all understanding.
Today, allow the Holy Spirit to clothe you with courage. Give your fears, doubts, and weaknesses to the Lord. Believe that God is in control and that no battle is greater than His power. Walk in faith, remain firm in hope, and remember: the one who trusts in the Lord will never be put to shame.
Clothed with courage, you will move forward, sustained by grace and guided by the eternal love of God.
See also: From Weakness to Strength: Bible Verses to get you Through Difficult Times