Making the Moments Count

As we look around us each day we see the baleful effects of sin on planet earth. Each day makes it increasingly clearer that signs of the times are appearing in rapid succession as prophecies reach their fulfilment. Today we live in a world where men's heart are indeed failing them for fear. Crime has escalated to alarming proportions and even babies are being brutally abused and slain. Yet we are assured that our present state of existence will not continue forever.

According to the Scriptures our Lord shall come and will not keep silence. For the Christian, 'we have this hope that burns within our hearts, hope in the coming of the Lord'. We can fully concur with Wayne Hooper that 'the time is here when the nations far and near shall awake and shout and sing Hallelujah Christ is King!' I believe with all my heart that some day soon our Lord will put in His appearance to eradicate sin from planet earth. Indeed our time here is short. There's no getting around that.

So how do we make the moments count? May I humbly make a few suggestions here? I do not count myself an authority on such matters so feel free to share your suggestions as well. Here goes:


1) Love God above all else.

2) Love all men- even the unlovable.

3) Give willingly- it will return to you full measure, pressed down and running over.

4) Be kindhearted to all regardless of class, colour or gender.

5) Be an intercessor- pray earnestly for others, even for your enemies.

6) Be temperate in all things- moderation is an excellent guide.

7) Maintain a healthy diet

8) Exercise daily

9) Take time for family and recreation

10) Be an effective witness- let your life be an open book which all men can read.

I'm sure there are several other ways of making the moments count. How about sharing some you have thought about with me. Remember, today take time to stop and smell the roses, you'll last longer my friend. :)