Now's the Time

You've heard the old saying that time flies. Ancient civilizations used incense, water, sand and even candles to measure the passage of time.

Before the clock had a face and hands, a bell would ring out important times. In fact, the word clock is based on the Celtic term for bell.

You may know that Big Ben in London is the world's largest four-faced chiming clock. What you may not have known is that the nickname refers to the bell and not the clock tower itself!

Times have changed and now few of us look to a watch for the time. Most of us now use our cell phone to keep time.

Did you know that God has much to say about time and how we use it?

In Matthew 16:3 Jesus said: "You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times." It's a reminder to us to utilize the opportunities that we have and make the most spiritual use out of them.

There's a stark reminder in Romans 13:11 "And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed."

Time does seem to fly and it continues winding toward the ultimate conclusion of this evil world. Yet, God wants to spend an eternity of time with us so he reminds us of the kind of people He wants us to be: "Act like people with good sense and not like fools. These are evil times, so make every minute count. Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do." (Ephesians 5:15-17 (CEV)

Take advantage of the time that God's given you. Get to know Him and His ways—because now's the time.