s20080907m_Wisely Spending Gods Gift of Time
Wisely Spending God’s Precious Gift of Time
46“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. 48He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. 49But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.” Luke 6:46-49
15Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, 16making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 (NRSV)
Would You Rather Spend God’s Precious Gift of Time Building
a Castle on the Sand or a Shack on the ROCK?
You Can Wisely Spend God’s Gift of Time by:
· Spending It [Communing] with Jesus.
28“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
· Spending It [UNDERSTANDING] His Word’s
8I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. 9Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. 10Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him. Psalm 32:8-10
· Spending It [Practicing] His Words.
45“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. 47I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. Matthew 24:45-47
Wisely Spend God’s Precious Gift Of Time Practicing Jesus’ Words With
1. [YOUR FAMILY]
2. [YOUR CHURCH]
3. [YOUR NEIGHBORS]
4. [YOUR CO-WORKERS/EMPLOEE’S/SUPERVISORS]
5. [YOUR SCHOOL MATES]
6. [YOUR UN-CHURCHED FRIENDS]