Look carefully then how you , not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15–16

is linear time.

refers to opportune time.

In the midst of days like we are in, we are to see and the opportunities God gives to us.

Do to get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18

The Spirit will into what is right not just in knowledge but what is right in action. (John 16:13)

Nothing is more needed in our world than Spirit-filled Jesus followers being and to make the most of opportunities.

The Spirit nudges us into opportunities. (Neh. 2:12; Hag. 1:14; Mk. 2:8; Acts 14:9)

There are actually three possible sources of a nudge:

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The .

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God nudges are with the Bible.

Scripture is the foundation of our with all the voices we are hearing.

Most often a nudge is specific on how to fulfill a command of Scripture.

Nudges from God are not normally the way I would .

If I wouldn’t normally of something, and it gives to God, I normally assume it’s God.

Nudges will often make me .

Our Heavenly Father finds immense joy in children who make while trying to obey Him.

The greater the consequences to our actions, the more we need to we’ve heard God.