The Conquest

Make the Most of It! Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Reading:Ephesians 5:15-8, 15Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,”

I remember getting the call from our senior pastor to come meet him in his office. As a senior in high school with my parents gone to take my sister back to college, my mind began to race as to what it could possibly be. When he sat me down in his office, he told me that my grandpa had passed away, the same night that my parents happened to spend the night. As soon as the words tumbled out of his mouth, it felt like someone punched me in the stomach. It couldn’t be my grandpa that passed away… he was still pretty young for a grandpa. I thought I’d have him around for a lot longer to talk to and spend time with. I never really focused on that. I was always too busy playing in their woods or watching TV to actually sit down and listen to the “grown-ups” talk. They were always talking about people I didn’t know or memories I really wasn’t a part of. It was the first time, though, that the essence of time and its fleeting nature really struck me. The next thing I know, my parents became grandparents and friends around me started becoming gray. The time that I once wished away is the same time that I wish I could throw into slow motion or pause for a little while to be able to enjoy the time that I have. Since that isn’t possible, all we can do is “make the most of our time”. What is the wise way to walk through your day today? I see so many families rushing to this sporting event, to this recital, to this fundraiser… are you making the most of your time as a spirit filled, righteous man of valor walking through life wisely with eternity in mind?

If you lived every moment, today, by making the most of it with eternity in mind, what would that look like? (whatever that is, do that today)

REVIEW

How were you able to make the most of your time today?

How did that impact your day and your perception of your time?