We have a grandfather clock. I purchased it about eight years ago from a neighbors estate sale. He was a rather dubious fellow until I was able to figure him out. Now he keeps good time if I go by his rules. I must restart him after each winding or he randomly quits working. It took me some time to understand just what he required of me. It seemed as if it needed winding nearly every time I walked down the hall past him. That was not true, of course, for he has an eight day winding mechanism. But it seemed like it.
Since the start of the Co-Vid pandemic, it is just the opposite. I walk past him just as often but he just rarely appears to be in need. I think the Lord is readjusting time for me. He is slowing things down to a pace I was familiar with as a younger me. What am I doing with the extra time? That is a question that has begun to make me uncomfortable.
Scripture says to redeem the time for the days are evil. See Ephesians 5:16. How is my prayer life. How about my thought life? How are the relationships the Lord has graciously given? Am I nurturing them or neglecting them? What is going on with my commitments in the Lord? Am I able to say I am faithful to all He has laid before me?
And the list goes on...
Ephesians 5:15-17 Therefore be very careful how you live - not as unwise but as wise, take advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil. For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord's will is.
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