Stewardship of Time
Text: Gen 1:1-5; II Peter 3:1-11
Today we will look at stewardship concerning time. Again, we must remember three of the principles behind being a good steward: everything is God’s including time, God is in control, and everything
should be used to honor God.
Genesis 1 shows who created time therefore it shows who owns time. Before God created, there was simply God. God is not bound by time but He did create it with the rest of the world. Therefore time is God’s and we should remember that each second that we live is a gift from the King Himself.
Next, time is God’s and He controls it, II Pet. 3:1-10. Many are skeptical because Christ has not come back yet. They say Paul said the Kingdom was close and that was almost 2000 years ago. If Christ was for real, He would have come back by now. Remember, God controls time not visa-versa. Joshua 10 gives us a little more insight about God’s control of time.
Lastly, time must be used to bring honor to God, II Peter 3:11, Eph. 5:15, 16. Scripture tells us to redeem or make good the time. How is this accomplished? We redeem the time by making each moment count and living holiness.
So, how does this all apply to us? First, we must use time wisely and see each moment as an investment. We must prioritize time: do the things we must, then the things we need to do, and then the things we like to do. Lastly, we must decide to use each moment to honor God, Col. 3:16, 17.