Thursday, January 8, 2015

January 9, 2015

"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 5:15-17

Have you asked the question this week?

What question?

The question that answers just about anything! The question that could have saved you from your greatest regret! The question that can keep you from future heartache or regret!

"In light of my past experience, my current circumstances and my future hopes and dreams, what is the wise thing for me to do?"

Have you asked it?

I wonder what would have happened if in those moments before Lucifer spoke the first evil words ever uttered, "I will be like the Most High!", he would have paused to ask, "In light of my past experience, my current circumstances and my future hopes and dreams what is the wise thing for me to do?" Do you think the outcome might have been better for all of us?

Do think Lucifer may have had a few regrets about that moment? If not, he will!

What if Adam and Even had taken a second to ask it before they stared too long at the forbidden fruit? Do you think Paradise may have been preserved?


Can you imagine the regret Adam and Eve had to bear after their unwise selfish decision? You and I regret it and we weren't even there!


Imagine King David standing on his rooftop one evening staring across at a beautiful woman bathing on a nearby roof top. What if just before he sent his servants to bring the woman to him he would have asked, "In light of my past experience, my current circumstances and my future hopes and dreams, what is the wise thing for me to do?" What do you think the chances are that David would have sent his servants?

Judas Iscariot is meeting with the High Priest and several of his cohorts discussing the betrayal of the Master, Jesus of Nazareth. What if right after they offered him the thirty pieces of silver Judas would have asked the question? "In light of my past experiences, my current circumstances and my future hopes and dreams, what is the wise thing for me to do?" What are the chances he would have taken the deal?


What if just before the worst regret in your life became the worst regret in your life you would have asked the question? You very well could have saved yourself a broken heart.


I hope you get the point. If so, you will ask the question, "In light of my past experiences, my current circumstances and my future hopes and dreams, what is the wise thing for me to do?"


Ask it!


Act on it!