May 18, 2019 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

Got Time for Today?

‘My Heart Cries’ Series

“Does anyone really know what time it is? Does anyone really care?” I loved those phrases when they became part of the lyrics to a Chicago tune in the sixties. They were indeed prophetic words for a troubled generation looking for significance, meaning, and purpose. My heart cries when people consider ‘time’ more important than ‘the day’.

Time is everywhere, at least the record of time. Every once in a while, I leave time behind. No watch, no cell phone, or calendar allowed while working on the ranch. Time seems to be getting in the way of times—at least the good times of the day. We are more concerned with time than the events in time that are defining and dictating who we are. In fact, we seem to more concerned about time than God’s concept of today.

I decided to add up all the clocks (including digital time pieces) in my home—there are 25 and counting (no pun intended). I know, the Bible says there is a time for this and a time for that—Ecclesiastes Chapter 3, and we ought to understand time’s importance. But that is my point.

Yes, I would be one of the first to say, pay attention to the moments in time. But I am looking forward to not having a watch or cell phone (whatever your timepiece is) to regulate my every move. We should not fail to see the forest for the trees or fail to understand the importance of the day because of the dictates time.

I am concerned for my neighbor, my grandchildren, and my community. The relationships I cultivate will be the only true record of the time I spent on earth. There will be no remembrance of the last-minute deal I clenched, no copy of my pocket calendar for others to follow, no watch or cell phone of mine that others will want to wear, let alone use. What’s important? Relationships that is all—what they are; what were their impact. As we all know from experience, relationships are cultivated in the concept of today. God’s times are for ‘today’; “Today if you will hear His voice,” Hebrews says.

Next time you get in a hurry—trying to make that next time appointment—I suggest you schedule an event (not time) for a phone call to a friend, a son or daughter, your spouse—just to say “I love you and I hope your day is going well.” Either be a slave to master time or create a relationship for a lifetime. For me the later seems the better use of time.

Always remember Ecclesiastes 8: 5b when considering today over time, “…and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure.” Consider this an untimed note—an event filled message—from a friend!

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What would Jesus want me to do?

Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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