Sacred Moments: A Daily Devotions Journey

FRIDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2024

 

TEXT: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

 

1: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

 

2: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,

 

3: a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,

 

4: a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,

 

5: a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,

 

6: a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away,

 

7: a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,

 

8: a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

 

(New International Version Holy Bible)

 

TOPIC: A TIME FOR EVERYTHING

 

In today's text, one of the most popularly cited portions of the entire Bible, we are told there is a time for everything. God, who exists outside of time, recognizes the importance of properly managing time.

 

The whole idea of African Time, which is derogatory in its original sense, has not only been excused, but accepted. You hear people planning events saying, "Starting time is 10am but you can come by 11am because of African Time." What an insult!

 

Those coming to the event, having known that there is always a period for African Time, plan to come late! Time regulates how the world functions. Opportunities are usually time -bound.

 

Consequently, it is not right to function outside the frame of time. Some church services are held where people are told that closing time is as the Spirit leads!

 

This is a great misrepresentation of God, who is organized and orderly. You only need to read the creation account to understand this God created everything according to His timing sequence.

 

The old witch in your village may not be responsible for your misfortune. Do not waste time calling Holy Ghost fire on your enemies. You may be your own enemy!

 

QUESTION: How do you apportion your time?

 

PRAYER: Dear God, help me to be more intentional about my use of time, in Jesus name. Amen.

Remain Blessed      

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