Time: The End and The Now

Well, we’ve arrived at the last of my posts on time.  =)

The Bible says that eventually, “at the name of Jesus every knee [will] bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

I once heard a speaker reword this a bit.  He said that God is going to be glorified through your life somehow… either through your success… or your downfall.  We have an opportunity to serve and help Him in this world, but if we don’t, it’s not going to phase His ultimate plan at all- we’re all subject to it.

That being said, we, as Christians, have a goal to work towards- a “chief end-“ to glorify God, by serving, trusting, and obeying Him.  We’re pressing on “to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of [us].”  That quote comes from one of my most favorite verses in the Bible, Philippians 3:12, which I often cite when I’m struggling and truly need that encouragement to press on.  But right now, I’m looking at the part that reminds us that we will take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of us.

We’ve looked at how we should be spending our time, and motivations for working to use our time wisely, but it’s also incredibly encouraging to remember what we’re working towards.  We’re not aimlessly working for a God who is just going to use us and dispose us- we are part of His family.  He loves us.  A lot.  And He took hold of us through His death and resurrection for a purpose.

It’s about the time of midterms, and general stress, and I definitely know (first hand) that it can be rough right now.  You may be wondering why you’re even taking these classes… or doing these extracurriculars… or filling out these applications… or setting aside time for a devotional.

“‘I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”  Sure, everyone told you that verse when you graduated, but it’s just as true now.

Those plans to give you hope and a future are still in action, even when you’re struggling.  We have a prize to work towards. But it’s not just any prize- it’s a prize that has already been won for us by the most perfect, loving, glorious Best Friend we could ever have. “We are more than conquerors through Him who loves us.”

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