By Naomi Mitchell
Carter County Times
Ephesians 5:16-18 says, “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.”
It seems like today there are so many distractions everywhere you turn. However, you don’t even need to leave home to find distractions either. There are many time wasters in our lives, and we become frustrated. The Bible tells us in this scripture in Ephesians not to be unwise but understanding what the will of the Lord is because the days are evil. We know we are living in evil days. The wise will be watching and paying attention. The unwise will be preoccupied with the many distractions presented daily through social media and many other outlets.
Redeemed has a few definitions. In a secular sense, redeemed means to get or win back, to be free from captivity, to release from blame or debt, or to exchange for something better.
We each start off with 86,400 seconds every day. How it is spent is up to each of us. There is no left-over balance to carry over into a new day. The seconds that have been wasted unwisely can never be redeemed. One of the deceptions of an unproductive life is that “this present moment” in this day right now is not important. Every day comes bearing its own gifts. Unite the ribbons, tear into the wrappings, and open them up.
Every day should be a great day to have a great day. Psalm 118:24 says, this is the day the Lord made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Time flies. It’s up to you to be the pilot. Most successful people get ahead during the time others waste. We must make quick use of the time the Lord has given to us.
John 9:4 says, “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” It is later than you think. Be ready now. God’s alarm clock has no snooze button. Whatever He has called you do, you must be about your Father’s business and about life. We must stop letting distractions waste our time and pay attention to what is most important. God has given us opportunities that we have let pass us by because we were not paying attention. You can’t wait for perfect conditions; you will never get anything done. You can’t postpone life. It happens one second at a time and doesn’t stop.
William Ward had this recipe for success; “Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.” There is no time like the present and no present like time. Those who take advantage of their advantage get the advantage in this world. Don’t wake up one day and wish you had realized and appreciated it sooner, that you regret not redeeming the time. Life is precious and only what’s done for Christ will last. Lay up your treasure in heaven where moths and rust cannot corrupt your treasure.
Rejoice and be glad in every day that the Lord has made. AMEN! SO BE IT (Quote from *The Power of You by John Mason)
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