Posts Tagged ‘Time’
Just in Time
The concept of time is fascinating. Each day consists of twenty-four hours, 1440 minutes, or 86,400 seconds. But all time is not the same. Everyone knows that “time flies when you’re having fun.” The Bible tells us of one occasion where time stood still (or at least the sun stood still Joshua 10:12-14). Perhaps even…
Read MoreAt the Right Time
But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. Galatians 4:4 (NLT) The birth of Christ is the focal point of history. The Bible tells us that the saints who lived before His birth looked forward to that day when the Promised one would come, and…
Read MoreAnd Time Shall Be No More?
The concept of eternity is often beyond the capability of our intellects to grasp. Surveying Christian history, we find conflicting thoughts and ideas about time and how it intersects with eternity. On the one hand, James Milton Black, who wrote “When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder,” penned the words, “and time shall be no…
Read MoreNow is Our Time
For David, after he had served God’s purpose in his own generation, died… Acts 13:36 (NET) It was once said that our lives consist of the dash between the 2 dates on our tombstone. In light of eternity, it is a short time and it reminds me of these lines from the poem by C.…
Read MoreA Time to Remember… A Time to Forget
A time to remember and a time to forget is not explicitly mentioned in Ecclesiastes 3, the passage which tells us that there is a time for everything. Nevertheless, the Scriptures have a great deal to tell us about the significance of remembering and forgetting. What may be surprising though, is that some of the…
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