Tag: time

February 16, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The World Will Move With or Without You

Opening Verse

“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
— Ephesians 5:15-16 (KJV)

Introduction

Life does not pause for anyone. The world continues to turn, time keeps moving, and opportunities slip away. Many people live as if they have unlimited time, but the Bible warns us to redeem the time because the days are evil. We are not promised tomorrow, yet so many delay obedience to God. Are you wasting time, or are you walking in wisdom?

Devotional Story

A man once had a dream of standing at a busy train station. People were boarding, finding their seats, and moving with purpose. The sound of the conductor echoed through the platform: “All aboard!”

But the man hesitated. He looked at the crowd, unsure if he was ready. Maybe another train would come. Maybe later would be better. Just as he took a step forward, the doors shut. The train pulled away, leaving him behind.

As he stood there, watching the train disappear into the horizon, he saw another crowd forming. But this time, it wasn’t a train—it was a judgment seat. He had waited too long, missed his chance, and now there was no more time.

The dream startled him awake. In that moment, he knew the truth—life was passing him by. Every day he delayed surrendering to God, the world kept moving forward. But one day, his time would run out.

What This Means

Many live as if they will always have another chance. But every moment wasted is a moment lost forever. The Bible tells us to be wise, to walk carefully, and to make the most of the time we have. The world will not wait for you, and neither will God’s calling.

Jesus said, “Follow me” (Matthew 4:19). He never said, “Follow me later.” The call is now. The time is now. Your soul is on the line.

Think About This

  • Have you been delaying obedience to God?
  • What excuses have you been making?
  • If you knew today was your last, what would you do differently?

Prayer

Lord, open my eyes to see the urgency of this moment. Help me to walk wisely and not waste the time You have given me. Forgive me for delaying obedience and thinking I had more time than I do. Give me strength to act now, to follow You without hesitation, and to redeem the time before it is too late. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.”
— Proverbs 27:1 (KJV)

April 9, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

The Forgetfulness of Time and the Echo

Opening Verse

“But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” (2 Peter 3:8, KJV)

Introduction

Time is a peculiar concept. For us, it moves in a straight line, from past to future. However, in God’s realm, time doesn’t hold the same meaning. This devotional explores the idea of time’s relativity to God and how, like an echo, our actions resonate beyond the moment.

Devotional Story

In a small mountain village, there was an old clock tower that had stopped working many years ago. The villagers, accustomed to its silence, paid little attention to it. One day, a traveler, fascinated by the history of the clock, decided to repair it. As the clock ticked again, its sounds echoed through the mountains, reminding everyone of the time that had passed unnoticed.

The clock’s revival stirred something in the villagers. They started to recall events and people they had forgotten, realizing how time had slipped by while they remained caught in their daily routines. The ticking clock was a reminder that every moment was precious and an opportunity to make meaningful memories.

What This Means

Just like the clock in the village, sometimes we forget the passage of time and the impact of our actions. We get so caught up in the now that we forget our deeds are like echoes, resonating into the future and beyond our immediate perception.

Think About This

How often do we consider the long-term effects of our actions? Are we living in a way that the echo of our lives will be a sound of harmony and beauty in the eyes of God?

Prayer

Dear Lord, help us to remember the importance of each moment You have given us. Guide us to live mindful of the echoes our actions create, resonating through time in accordance with Your will. Amen.

Closing Verse

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, KJV)