Redeeming the Time
It was long trip back from Ohio. We rolled in home at about 2:00 a.m. After unloading our stuff, I uploaded Thursday's article before laying down for some needed rest. Morning came entirely too soon. Although it might have been tempting to just stay home, responsibilities call, and the work must be done. There is so much to do, and so little time to have it all finished before the end of the year.

Do you remember when a year seemed like such a long time? My how fast it goes these days? At the beginning you would think, "Wow, this year I'm going to accomplish so much!" It would seem like you certainly have enough time to do it all, but then all of the sudden here you are. It's the end of the year, and there is still so much to be done. Why do let things go so long?

Paul wrote the church at Epehesus in Ephesians 5:16:

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Too often we let things pile up and find ouselves in impossible situations. If only we had redeemed the time and made the most of the opportunities, but we didn't. As I look at this new year, I hope to take advantage of all the opportunities God is giving us to make a difference for His Kingdom. As I look at the world around us, I concur with Paul, "the days are evil." We have so very little time, and there is so much to do for Christ. Let's just do it! Have a blessed day!