MORNING MANNA 4-23-25
THE TIME IS SHORT
“—-the time is short–“ 1 Cor. 7:29
The word “time” means “opportunity, due measure, seasonable, a limited period of time”. It speaks about an opportunity to do what needs to be done. While much could be said about what needs to be done, I want you to think about why the time is short. Time is short because of—
1. Cessation of life. You are going to die! You might at this moment be young and strong and death might seem many long years away. But death can leap on you faster than a crouching lion attacks its prey. It can sweep you away quicker than a F5 tornado can blow away an outhouse. You are going to die. maybe much sooner than you imagine. Your present opportunities will not last forever.
2. Capacity diminishing. One of the glories of youth is physical strength, but that can be gone overnight. An accident or an illness can leave you as weak as a kitten and unable to do the things that once were easy. Of course it might not happen that fast, but it will happen. The day might come when’ regardless of how much you want to do something you won’t be able to do it. It might be physical, or mental, or emotional, but eventually your capacity will diminish and your ability will be limited. You might have a desire to attend church and serve God, but not have the ability to do so— better do it now!
3. Circumstances changing. You don’t have to die or find yourself with diminished capacity before your opportunity is gone. 1001 things can happen that will leave you unable to do what you once could and should have done. Perhaps you have a neighbor, co-worker, classmate, or friend that is unsaved and in need of hearing the gospel. Today you could witness to them, tomorrow they might move or be indisposed. Although death delays and strength stays your opportunity could be gone forever, in a heartbeat.
4. Christ returning. The very last thing Jesus said in the Bible was, ” Surely I come quickly”(Rev. 22:20). Although we know not the day or the hour we know without a doubt that He will come again–He cannot lie. He might come today! Although that will be glory for the believer it will spell the end of our opportunity for service. He could come today. He might come tomorrow. He will come sometime! Then the night will have come when no man can work. We will have had our last opportunity. Think about it! – HDS, 12-13-12
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
