Aware of the Time?
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for seekers who think they have unlimited time to make a decision. In Jesus’ name, amen.
People in different cultures view time differently. Some cultures are event-oriented. To them, it may be acceptable and even preferred to arrive late for a party because the expectation is the party will last for hours. Other cultures place a high value on starting and stopping on time. If a person fails to understand the cultural norm, it can lead to embarrassment, hurt feelings, and serious misunderstandings.
Isaiah 55:6 (ESV) says, “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near.”
What would it be like to live in a culture that locks the doors, so no one is allowed to enter late?
I know a college professor who told his students he intended to lock his doors when class started. Once this teacher informed the students of the rules, he strictly enforced his locked-door policy. Can you guess what happened? Students arrived on time. Seekers. Please arrive on time.
God can be found now by calling upon him when he is near. Don’t wait until time runs out and the doors are locked permanently.
Tell me what you think below.
