--REDEEMING THE TIME~~

~~"See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time,
because the days are evil" -(Ephesians 5:15-16).--

~~My wife was very low and with fourth stage cancer, and we knew she didn't have much time left on this earth. My mother was on her deathbed at the same time and was also expected to pass on shortly. The Scripture above tells us to redeem the time because the days are evil. We know that great El-Shaddai, the almighty God, is always with us. We all should want to make the best possible use of the time we have left on this earth. Time elapsed is gone forever and can no longer be redeemed.

Time ceases for us when we enter eternity, and if we are not ready, it will be eternity in a terrible place of torment. I regret the time I wasted in pursuing my own interests rather than taking God's will seriously and always living for Him. Our time on this earth is a test of our sincerity in serving Jesus and preparing for eternity. He gave His life for us, and He wants us to give ours back to Him. We cannot pay for our redemption--it is a free gift--yet we owe our all to El-Shaddai, Almighty G-D.

God allows these afflictions so that we may more fully rely on His strength, for ours is not sufficient. This world has many trials, and becoming bitter or better by them is our choice. Psalm 23 is especially meaningful at times like this. God always provides for our needs, but He wants our complete submission. May we frequently examine our thoughts and feelings. Am I redeeming my God-given time in such a way that I may find eternal rest in Jesus? Let us all prepare now to meet our Lord so we are ready when out time ends on earth. Then we will be ready to meet the Lord Jesus as we pass from this life to the next. Jesus always stays with His people.~

--'Beside Still Waters'//FB~ --"The God Who Stays" (lyrics)//Matthew West //<https://youtu.be/flJF1fMvz5Y>
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