A Precious
by Pastor Paul M. Sadler
It has been said that “when Raphael died
at thirty-seven years of age, they carried his
marvelous painting, ‘The Transfiguration,’ only half
finished, in the funeral procession as a symbol of the
incompleteness of life and the brevity of time.”
Time is a precious commodity! When the Apostle Paul
instructed the Ephesians to redeem the time, he wanted them to
make wise use of it. They were not to squander it on worldly
pursuits that would draw them away from the things of the Lord.
But redeeming the time also implies taking advantage of
opportunities that present themselves in life. When Paul, for
example, was unjustly incarcerated at Rome, he did not view his
circumstances as a setback in his ministry, but as an
opportunity for the furtherance of the gospel. It gave him access to
Caesar’s household that he would not have otherwise had. And as
a result, many were saved.
Rather than dwell on his mitigating circumstances
that would have only frustrated the grace of God, Paul instead
chose to produce what is perhaps his greatest body of work—his
Prison Epistles that continue to minister to the Body of Christ
to this very day. This is why it is important to follow Paul’s
example, that we too might be more productive in the Lord’s
service. His unfaltering love and devotion to the Savior, Who
saved him on the road to Damascus, was the motivating influence
in his life, as it should be in ours.
As you read these lines, there will be numerous
opportunities throughout the coming year to make a difference in
someone’s life. But it is essential to take advantage of them
as Paul did. Perhaps it’s a neighbor down the street who needs
a helping hand. Reach out to them, as the Lord reached out to
us; and when you do, take the gospel with you. Become a mentor
to someone who is new to the faith, someone who has more
questions than answers about the Word of God. Make a difference
in someone’s life. Only eternity will bear out the fruits of
your labor for Christ. You will be amazed when you get to Glory
and someone walks up to you and says, “Thank you for the word
of encouragement that day, it was a turning point in my Christian
life.”
May God help us to live every day in light of the
Judgment Seat of Christ, where we will all stand astounded at
what could have been.
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