Time
Time is something we are familiar with, but in many cases, we struggle to use it wisely consistently.
Time once spent cannot be recovered. When it comes to time, you have the present moment and what is coming up next; you cannot go backwards.
Your bank account of time only contains what has not yet been drawn out. I am drawing out of mine right now, just as you are.
Did you know that time is said to be the only currency of heaven?
God is not subject to time as He lives outside the bounds of it. Only we who live here on earth are bound to time. Time is precious and should be valued. It may seem like it will never run out, but that is not the case. This is why the Scriptures speak of it in the way that they do.
Ephesians 5:15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore, do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
You can invest your time and get a return on it. When we invest our time in knowing and doing the will of the Lord, we are storing up treasure in heaven. It is akin to putting aside money for retirement when our working days end and we take a break from our labors to rest.
I find it interesting how, when talking of time in the Scriptures, wisdom is always a part of the consideration.
Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
I love how an awareness of the importance of time is meant to encourage us to walk in wisdom towards those who have yet to come to know Jesus, and affect how we speak to them.
We do not want to waste our time being frivolous and living without purpose, nor should we wish to waste it on treating others poorly. Our use of time is always an investment opportunity.
Have you ever asked yourself how you are using your time? How will you spend your time today?
Time is like a seed you can sow. The law of sowing and reaping applies. If you sow a seed of corn, it grows into a corn stalk with ears of corn. You started with one seed, but you ended with exponentially more seeds because each ear of corn is loaded with corn kernels, which can become seeds. I encourage you to invest your time wisely today and always. Invest it in loving others whenever you get the chance to do so. Invest in sharing the gospel with others whenever you get the chance. Invest it in spending some time with Jesus undistracted.
