Sep
3
Redeem!
Filed Under Devotional
I guess I’m old enough know to start to understand all those complaints from my grandparents about how fast time flies. It doesn’t really seem to matter when time seems endless in front of you. But, I’m quickly approaching the midpoint of my time on earth (if I haven’t passed it already). I can start to imagine the amount of time I may have left.
This is not meant to be morbid, because I’m looking forward to my life after death. But, I know that my time here is a preparation for then. With this realization that the clock has been ticking, I start to think clearly about what is worth my time and what isn’t.
I’m beginning to realize that as much as I love what I do for a living, I can’t let that block out my study of the Word and my relationship with Jesus. I find myself wanting to make time in my schedule to learn more about Scripture and what it can teach me. I find myself considering time as a valuable currency that I want to spend wisely. I can’t hoard it or spend it in bunches, so I had better be sure that it’s being used well.
“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:15-17
I used to spend time like it was never-ending. Now, I’m spending it like real cash. The day will come when time seems like gold bars and I’ll want to spend it very wisely and get the most out of it.
Redeem your time!