Making the Best Use of Our Time

There are many reasons we need to take an account of how we spend our time. I like the old saying, "Count the minutes not the hours." It seems to give me more or a sense of urgency, that tells me time is ticking way. Then, I can ask myself, "Am I making my time count?"

2 Corinthians 6:2 (NI) " For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.”I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation."

We don’t really understand time. There are times when time seems to go rushing by, and other times when the clock seems to stand still. There are times when we are very much aware of time, such as when we are working on a project with a deadline, racing the clock, fighting against time. And then there are those wonderful times when we let go of our watches and clocks, and enjoy a day of leisure and rest, and hardly notice the time passing at all.
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Benjamin Franklin wrote: “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for time is the stuff life is made of.” 

Action Steps: Remember these little little points as you go about your day:

There only so many hours in the day (Genesis 1:5)
There are only so many days in your life (Psalm 39:4, 139:16)
There is a time for everything, so manage your time well (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; Matthew 6:33)
Seek God’s kingdom first (Matthew 6:33)
Find God’s balance in your time (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
The days are evil, so be careful how you live (Ephesians 5:15-17)
Make the most of every opportunity (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
Understand the Lord’s will (Proverbs 16:9; James 4:13-15)


Principle #1: Your days are numbered, so number your days.
Principle #2: There is a time for everything, so manage your time well.
Principle #3: The days are evil, so be careful how you live.
“Only one life, ’twill soon be past; Only what’s done for Christ will last.” Time is a precious gift from God. Don’t waste the time you’ve been given. Make your time count, both for now and eternity.