Are You a Time Waster?

“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:15-17

Fax machines. Computers. Jets. Microwaves. Cellular phones. Electronic transfers. Overnight delivery. Speed is the name of the game today. The faster you get a job done, the more you can accomplish. And saving time is a priority for almost everyone - from the businessman coordinating dozens of appointments to the mother keeping a household in order.

Trying to maximize your time is a good idea if you keep the right balance. When you recognize that your time is a gift from God to be used wisely, you’re grateful for every moment He has granted (Psalm 139:16). He has designed you to act as a faithful steward and to make the most out of every minute.

As you schedule your day, God wants you to put time in His perspective. Because the things of earth will pass away like a puff of air, how you use your time is a crucial issue (Psalm 39:5). In the light of eternity, “wasted” time is time spent on work that doesn’t have eternal value.

Are you a time waster? Do you invest more hours in trivial concerns than you do in the kingdom of God? Ask the Lord to help you plan your hours based on His calendar. The time you spend for His tasks is time worth saving.