Walk Wisely

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

“Be careful then how you live,” Paul writes, “not as unwise people but as wise.” Biblical wisdom isn’t simply knowing the right answers; it’s learning to recognize God’s purposes in the life we’ve actually been given. Our calendars can be full while our souls remain distracted. We can spend enormous amounts of energy asking, What do I need to get done today? while rarely asking, God, what are you doing around me?

The beloved Rev. Ron Eckert once ended a sermon at SCPC with a simple encouragement for how we might begin each day: Watch to see where God is already working, and join Him there. Think of a great point guard in basketball. Rather than forcing every play, they keep their head up, see how the game is unfolding, and recognize opportunities others might miss. What if we approached our days with that same attentiveness to God? Psalm 96 invites us to “declare his glory among the nations.” God is already at work in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and ordinary conversations. Walking wisely means paying attention to where God is working and being willing to join Him there.

Devotional Prompts:

Paul encourages us to walk wisely and make the most of our time. What's the difference between living a busy, productive life and living a life that's attentive to God's purposes?
Where have you noticed God at work recently, perhaps somewhere unexpected? How might God be inviting you to participate?
What might help you become more aware of God's activity in your everyday life? What distractions or habits might be keeping you from seeing those opportunities?

Prayer: Lord, slow me down enough to notice you today. Give me wisdom to see where you are already at work, and the courage and willingness to join you there.