Make the Most of Your Time
Ephesians 5: 1-17
Time is a precious commodity. You can’t earn more of it or reuse it. Once it’s spent, it’s gone forever. That’s why no amount of money, possessions, or success can equal its value. What’s more, we have no control over the length of time we’ll be given in this life. God alone is over the number of our days (Psalm 139:16).
If you want to know what your true values are, simply look at how you spend your time. For the follower of Jesus, activities and pursuits will show a life lived for Him. So, what is required to live wisely?
As God’s child, imitate Him. Do this by walking in love, turning from sin, and trying to learn what is pleasing to Him. Of course, to imitate, you have know the Lord, His ways, and His desires, and you learn that by reading His Word.
Make the most of your time. We shouldn’t just thoughtlessly move through life. That results in hours spent on things that, in an eternal sense, are fruitless. The apostle Paul warns us to be wise in making the most of opportunities.
Remember, life is not about how long you live, but about whether you’re living for Christ. It’s never too late to change direction. Place your trust in God, ask Him for guidance for each day, and let Him direct how you spend your time.
