The Sands of Time

All human beings have the same amount of time. Whether it is historic Christendom designating time as "A.D. or B.C." ("The Year of Our Lord" in Latin or "Before Christ") OR whether it is the European-led revolt against their very own Christian forefathers (the politically correct designation called "Common Era"), time is nonetheless the same for all people. The sun rises and the sun sets. Morning comes and so does the Evening. Twenty four hours and the earth makes one complete rotation on its magnetic axis. Time will not change irregardless of how much money, how much fame, how much supposed 'power' one may think they have (if you have millions of dollars, trust me, this pile of cash can easily be destroyed by a lifelong battle with cancer or other disease).

Time is the great equalizer of humanity.

Then why is it that some waste their valuable time?

Psalm 90 reminds us that time is fleeting, with 70 or 80 years the most that human beings should expect to receive.

Yet time is still wasted.

Fraud, drunkenness, debauchery, laziness, cartoon TV, mishaps within one's family.

Time is wasted.

Yet, in Jesus' Teaching, the penalty for squandered opportunity is quite severe. Jesus Christ taught His disciples that if one were given one 'talent' (let's say $100), then one invests it to make another $100, then this disciple will be further rewarded! But, if one is given one 'talent' (again $100) but does not invest it (out of fear), then even that $100 will be taken from you and given to the person who acted out of trust.

And so it is with our time.

Do we invest our time wisely?

Do we invest time with our children or do we squander opportunities in needless family squabbles?

Do we invest time in pursuing an education? Money can come and go like the wind. One month I have $12,000 sitting in a bank account, several months later, due to travel (academic conference), rent, food, and transportation, I do not.

So, time, rather than money (although money should similarly be invested well as seeds) is truly our most precious resource.


What will happen at the end of your life? Will the LORD Jesus Christ meet you and then ask 'what did you do with your time?'

My hope and prayer is that ALL of my time (and money and energy, and ALL resources) be committed to the Work of God.

My hope and prayer is the same for each of you who read this . . .

Love in Jesus Christ,
Rob J. King