Time
Henry Van Dyke once wrote: Time is too slow for those who wait… too swift for those who fear… too long for those who grieve… too short for those who rejoice… But for those who love time is eternity.
Jesus often taught his disciples to be prepared; to be awake and expectant. It’s as if Jesus were reminding us that we stand on the edge of eternity. How we live now and how we love right now is significant.
We all have choices to make about what we’re going to do with the gift of the time we are given; We all have to decide what gets priority in our lives. What kind of people do we want to ultimately become?
But, we don’t have forever, do we?
My friend, Roger Kunkel, used to love to tell the story about a time he went to buy a tree at a nursery up in Wisconsin. There was a sign that read: the best time to buy a tree was twenty years ago. And he thought: Thanks a lot! But there was a second sign that read: The second best time to plant a tree is today. Today! Today! Right now.
Are there actions that you need to take care of today? Are there people you need to reach out to today? Are there things that you need to set right today?
May you and I make the most of every second of every day; may we live in such a way that prepares us to see and experience God in the world and to share in his healing, redeeming work.
Let us pray: Gracious God, help us indeed to make the most of the time we have been given. As we do, may we find deeper meaning, peace, and hope. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
