What does it mean to live as God's people in a world that opposes Him? Pastor Sam Weitman unpacks Ephesians 5:15-21, revealing the paradox of Christian living: we're called to both sober-minded urgency AND undeterred praise—at the same time.

The days we live in are evil—not because of politics or culture wars, but because the god of this world, Satan, is evil and actively opposing God's kingdom. We're swimming upstream in a spiritual war, and we need the Holy Spirit's power to live effectively for Christ.

In this message, we'll explore:

⚡What it means to "make the best use of the time" when the days are short

⚡How praise overflows from a life filled by the Spirit

⚡The crucial difference between drinking from the world's well vs. Jesus' living water

⚡Why being "filled with the Spirit" is the key to everything

⚡How to simultaneously "storm the beaches AND dance in the streets"

⚡The only real application: pray for the Spirit's power

KEY TRUTH: We can't live the Christian life on our own strength. We need the Holy Spirit's power and presence to bring light into darkness, to avoid distraction, and to overflow with genuine thanksgiving in all circumstances.

This isn't about trying harder—it's about being filled with the Spirit and watching God move through desperate, bold prayers.