“Second Helping?” by Neville Buchanan


Anyone who thinks Christianity is not fun has never tried it. It is like going for a second helping of dessert. This weekend the men are going to treat themselves twice. It is called ReTreat.

As His children, we will WALK IN LIGHT (Ephesians 5:8–14). This will enable us to:

  • Produce good fruit. We will be generous to each other while doing right, and holding up God’s truth, 5:9.
  • We will discern what pleases the Lord, 5:10.
  • Through repentance & confession, we will expose shameful deeds to the light, 5:11-14.

As Christ’s disciples, we WILL WALK CAREFULLY (Ephesians 5:15–17). This will
enable us to:

  • Wisely walk the talk, as revealed by God’s Word, instead of recklessly hurting each other, 5:15.
  • Make the best use of the limited time we will be together, instead of
    squandering our time for evil, 5:16.
  • Understand the will of the Lord, rather than ranting foolishness, 5:17.

And as Christ’s Holy Warriors we will MARCH IN STEP WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Ephesians 5:18–20). This will enable us to:

  • Be filled with the Spirit, instead of being part of a drunken party, 5:18.
  • Praise God by addressing each other with songs that originate from melodious hearts, 5:19.
  • Thank God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, every moment and for everything, 5:20.

Father God, thank you for your light that helps us to walk a careful & holy walk in the limited time we have in this world.