Time Flies, So What Are You Going to Do With It?

It seems like yesterday that we were waiting for the snow to melt and for the warmer weather to arrive. Then we are faced with the real hot temperatures, wishing for a few of those cooler days. I remember waiting for the flowers to bud and now many are done blooming. Even though we have all of August to go, it seems like each year, time flies faster and faster. Some of it might just be that I don’t remember everything so well, but time still keeps a’ comin. I can’t believe that we have Vacation Bible School beginning in just a few more days (Aug 4-8, 2025). By the way, I would really treasure your prayers for the students, the teachers, and all the details, which God already knows. Back to time. What are we meant to do with it? Even though it isn’t a physical item, it still belongs to God. So, we have a duty to spend it wisely. We all say that everything belongs to God, but what percentage of your day is specifically given to God. It is strange to think that God existed before time ever began. I recall a passage in the Bible that says to God a day is like a thousand years and a thousand years is like a day. A lot of people use this to try say that to God, time isn’t an issue. If we were to read that quote in context, God is addressing the end of time, that He is patient, not wanting anyone to be lost. Time is referring to God’s patience. If God has such a great heart for the lost, shouldn’t we? We won’t live a thousand years on this side of heaven, but we can make the most of the time we do have. We won’t be able to reach everyone, but we can still be patient with those that are searching, and sharing the Gospel with those that do not know Jesus. If time appears to be moving more quickly, then so should the urgency. I may struggle with time and keeping some appointments, but that still doesn’t excuse me... and you from not wasting it. When I visit with many older believers, one of the greatest regrets is that they spent so much time on work and missed investing in God’s kingdom. Improving our prayer life and devotional life is crucial, but so is investing time and effort in reaching “Christians” that are coasting. Lord, please give us a clearer sense of Your priorities and how we might invest our time wisely for Your kingdom work. Amen