In Ephesians 5, Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:
15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,
16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
The word “circumspectly” means exactly, accurately, diligently. In addition, “redeeming the time” means to make the most of time which requires us to focus our thoughts and efforts on seeking Wisdom and understanding of FATHER’S Will. By redeeming the time we make wise and sacred use of every opportunity for doing good, so that zeal and well doing are as it were the “purchase money” by which we make the time our own. What we do with our time is subject to our level of wisdom and understanding concerning FATHER’S Will. The question I must ask is “Am I doing those things according to FATHER’S Will or am I doing meaningless tasks that have no impact or relevance to HIS Divine Intent for me?”. Amother way to say it is “What is the best use of this time at hand?”
There are tasks which appear mundane but are necessary for your calling. I fill out quarterly tax reports as part of the business requirements where FATHER has me currently placed. Though the least exciting part of my calling, it is still necessary and appropriate for we must pay what is due Caesar. Jesus made a point to do that… miraculously I might add.
I believe the best way to understand the Will of FATHER is to hear HIS Voice. This happens to be most difficult in describing “how” to hear HIM. Man’s logic does not teach or explain the higher Spiritual realities well. The noise generated by the world will distract you from hearing FATHER and I believe many who consistently listen to the world’s rhetoric dull their Spiritual ears to hear. In Matthew chapter 6 Jesus spoke:
6 “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.”
8 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.”
Jesus would separate Himself to be with FATHER and hear His instructions. In the above passage, He directed us to go into our “quiet and secret place” to hear instruction and Wisdom in order to gain understanding that we might be blessed and rewarded in the fulfilling of our purpose. Any quiet place where you are not being bombarded with the world’s noise will do. As you quiet your soul, you become more in tune with hearing HIS Voice. For me the best time to separate myself is first thing in the morning before the demands of the day begin.
Reading FATHER’S written Word and keeping it fresh within you is another way to increase your wisdom and understanding. I believe this is why HE has me include the appropriate passages in the writings I post. Those passages are revelation given to us by HIS SPIRIT for our benefit. In 2 Timothy chapter 2 Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:
15 Be diligent (study) to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of Truth.
16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.
The world will lead you astray to more ungodliness and it is your decision to what you subject yourself. There is an old saying “You become like the company you keep.” If you spend time with FATHER and in HIS Word, you become more like FATHER. If you never spend time with HIM then you will not reflect HIM to others. As I align myself with HIM and HIS Word, I can see productive changes in my life which is a benefit to my family, friends, and those I encounter.
Another way to comprehend HIS Wisdom and understanding is simply to innocently observe nature. FATHER’S creation expresses HIS Wisdom, understanding, and Divine Intent. When you look up into the night sky unobstructed by city lights, you begin to appreciate the vastness of creation. Trees, flowers, bugs, and other animals all have a part in FATHER’S creation and the only question is what is the intent. When we show respect to all aspects of nature, we will open ourselves to greater understanding. If FATHER didn’t intend those bugs to be here, HE would not have created them. We simply need to understand their function other than feeding them to younger siblings in mud pies.
FATHER tells us “Do not be unwise, but understand MY Will.” That is a command for us to either respond to and honor, or dismiss resulting in great personal expense and distress. We are given the choice to choose life or death… therefore choose life!