As young children, our worries were small and could be fixed with a good episode of some cartoons. Into our teenage years we begin to experience complex emotions in a vast, big world and start to want to experience life for ourselves. We now continue to travel into our adulthood hitting a few speed bumps and roadblocks along the way. One day we start to notice the evidence of our aging: skin begins to sag, wrinkles magically appearing and random aches that seem to pop up out of nowhere. For some, the evidence of the passing of time on our bodies can be disheartening. We strive to look as young as possible hoping to hide the passage of time across our face. We even marvel and get excited at compliments pertaining to our youthfulness. All of this is fine and dandy but in our quest for that youthful glow, let us to remember the beauty and the blessing of time.
Time defined by Merriam-Webster is the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues.
Our years on earth are measured from the time we are born from our mother’s womb and we acknowledge and celebrate that time during our birthdays. However, the amount of time and care God took to bring us into this world with the full knowledge of Him is immeasurable. From Genesis to Revelation, from then until now, all of it had to be orchestrated in such a way to ensure you had the opportunity to draw closer to Him. Our brothers and sisters in the gospel have lived and died to bring forth the knowledge of God. Chist himself got on the cross so that you may have a chance to hear from God for ourselves.
Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Time is included in the “all things” portion of this scripture. When working in God’s timing whatever it is can’t help but be good because God is good. If we are working in the confines of God’s timing then we have to remember this blessing and stay encouraged. Our bodies are but dust but our spirit will live forever. We must not allow the enemy to make us anxious in our journey with God. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in life events having a supposed deadline or expiration date that we forget that the God we serve is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. He is Alpha and Omega. He is who He is. So we have to know that He won’t let us miss out on the good things of this world or of Him.
Do not be afraid of the passing of time in the context of missing out on earthly things and experiences. We would like to implore you to keep on the forefront of your mind the expected end of time. Zephaniah 2:1-3 reminds us to gather ourselves, repent and seek the Lord before the end of time. When it is time for us to die, whether through our own expected end or through the coming of Jesus, we must make sure our time here on earth is not wasted. To our beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, we first look within ourselves to check our heart’s posture before the Lord but we would be remiss if we didn’t also implore you to join us in making sure we are ready to make heaven our home. In the meantime, let us continue to thank God for this blessed time to get it right.
We would like to leave you with this prayer:
Heavenly father, we thank you for Your blessed time. You take time to grow us into who You need us to be and we are forever grateful that You see fit to allow us to grow. We are honored to be Your children. We ask that You continue to guide us and prune us. We acknowledge that You are all powerful and we sit in awe of Your greatness, Father. We will continue our faith walk in You forever. Amen.
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