TIME IS SWIFT

     Can you remember wondering many years ago what the year 2000 would
be like and hoping the world would live to see it? We are now in our
third year of this new century and time continues to move rapidly. This
certainly illustrates the fleeting years of our lives. As James says,
we are like a vapor that appears and then vanishes away (James 4:14).
     In view of this, we need to be sure we are using our time wisely.
Paul writes, "Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but
as wise, making the most of your time...." (Ephesians 5:15,16). It is
not enough merely to know the will of the Lord, we must also be making
it a part of our lives by doing it.
     Fearing God and keeping His commandments sums up the supreme duty
of mankind (Ecclesiastes 12:13). No matter what our occupation or
avocation, reverencing the Lord and living according to His word is to
be the basis for all our activities (Colossians 3:17). It is so sad
(and ironic) when people, who live each day because the Lord has made
it possible for them to have a new day, will turn around and say that
they "don't have time for God."
     And to compound this by realizing that some of the activities that
take up people's time can be defined with one word -- SIN -- makes it
even more outrageous. Jesus took the time to die for the ungodly
(Romans 5:6), yet many have no time to live for Him.
     Time is quickly running its course; but it, too, will one day
cease. Will I (you) be ready for the Judgment Day when that happens?
Using your time now to obey the Lord is something that you will never
regret in that great day of reckoning. Remember, Jesus took time for
you; won't you take time for Him? (See 1 Corinthians 6:2.) Study His
Book, Obey His commandments, prepare for that event when time shall be
no more.   (--Jack Thompson, preacher for White Park church of Christ)

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