Last Post into the RPC YA Blog was in April, and here it is, already Mid-May. Where Does the Time Go?
I know I've been busy, with family, with work, and some of the ministries at RPC. But some days, I just wonder if I've accomplished what God wanted in the time I allotted.
Am I being a good steward of my time? Or should our lives be more event oriented than time oriented?
Jesus lived in a culture in which people did not wear watches on their wrists and did not hang clocks on every wall. Sometimes he responded immediately and went to people, and at other times he delayed his response or withdrew to be alone. His ministry was event oriented, not time oriented. We don't hear about Jesus having a 10:30 am service once a week, or making sure he taught a weekly Torah study. Instead, his life WAS his ministry. Ever moment could possibly be a teaching moment. Every day, to be shared with God our Father.
But even Jesus at times needed time alone, to rejuvenate and be with His Father. You may want to "escape to a mountain" as Jesus did. At times he got away from people, and he encouraged his disciples to do the same thing. Some people may believe that a Christian should not refuse to spend time with people who want them to stay, but looking to the Bible, that was not the case with the apostle Paul. At the end of his second term he briefly visited Ephesus, leaving two other missionaries to continue the work. When the people of Ephesus asked him to spend more time with them, he declined, saying that he would come back if it was God's will (
Acts 18: 20-21). Not only did Paul leave when asked to stay longer, but also at times he purposely avoided seeing people when he was in a hurry. At the end of his third term and in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, Paul decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time there. Instead he stopped south of Ephesus and asked the elders of the church to come down to meet him briefly (
Acts 20:16-38). We can't answer every call, but we can pray for God's guidance on those we are best suited to answer, or that need our talents the most.
In our North American, Big City Culture, time seems to control all our responsibilities - tied to that minute hand of the clock on the wall.. But we must remind ourselves who really controls what's going on. So take the time to slow down, be with your God, and be with family. God desire is to be with us, and we must take time to abide by Him.
What's Coming Up?
Tonight - Be re:Freshed - 7:30pm at RPC - Worshipful Music, a message to learn from, and Fellowship and food after. Come and Partake!
Spring Fair - Saturday, May 22nd - Flea market, fun for the kids, food and music, all to benefit the 2010 Mission Trip.
Community Garden - There may still be a plot or two left in the
Community Garden. Check with
Elizabeth if you want one, or just want to help out!
VBS this Summer - What do you think about helping teach kids about our God? Have another talent you can share? Contact Pam or Georgina Vercoe for info how you can be a part of this ministry.
Got Questions?
Let Us Be Your Stepping Stone!
Peace to Your House!
Mike & Amy K.
