Living on Borrowed Time

Living on Borrowed Time

Introduction:

How devoted are we to our spiritual responsibilities? Under no persecution? How long do we go w/o spending time alone w/God in study; prayer; worship? Contrast this to David’s attitude – Psa. 55:16-17. We must make time for spiritual maintenance. But yet…we’re so busy. Being “too busy” is firmly entrenched as part of American culture. Americans: blessed immensely – but many stressed out; burned out. We try to do it ALL – then wonder why we are unhappy when ALL is not accomplished.

Take a few minutes today & honestly consider how you can improve your time mgmt skills to become a better steward. Time needs to be used wisely. We will give an account for how we use it. (Col. 4:5)

I. Time is the most precious commodity in the world.

A. It is the indispensable element in every activity.

B. Gen. 8:22 – time will remain as long as the ____________ remains.

C. Regardless of the number of years a person lives – _________ is the giver of them all.

1. Acts 17:28 - He has promised us no day on earth but ______ day.

2. Let us be grateful for everyday he has given us. 2 Sam. 14:14a

D. We cannot create a moment; borrow a moment; or destroy a moment.

1. we can ONLY make ________ or _____________ use of it.

II. We are responsible for using time wisely.

A. Gen. 5:21; 25-27 – Methuselah lived _____________ years.

B. How long did Jesus live? __________ years. Which one of these 2 accomplished the most?

C. We live in _________; not years….

D. Consider these scriptures: Psa. 90:12; Eph. 5:16; Psa. 39:4-6

E. We have the responsibility for ______ & immediate obedience. Eccl. 12:1

F. Look at John 9:4

1. ________ is the time for us to be busy in the work of the Lord.

2. Mt. 13:7, 22 – is your spiritual life being ____________ out?

3. Lk. 10:38-42 what is really important? Are you choosing the part that shall not be taken away?

III. Practical suggestions on how to use time.

A. Am I seeking __________ the kingdom of God in this particular use of time?

B. Is this use of time __________ for the church?

C. Does this use of time make a contribution to the ______________ of society?

D. Does this use of time rob me of something more vital I could receive by using this time otherwise?

E. Am I a better qualified ____________ of Christ by using this time this way?

Conclusion:

A. Average life span of American now at 70 + years.

B. If you live this long, how many of these years will you give to Christ?

C. Is giving to God’s service just one year out of 70 good stewardship?

D. There are 8760 hours during 2004. How many of these hours will you use for God, giving them back to Him? 2 Cor. 6:2



Living on Borrowed Time Introduction: How devoted are we to our spiritual responsibilities? Under no persecution? How long do we go w/o spending time alone w/God in study; prayer; worship? Contrast this to David’s attitude – Psa. 55:16-17. We must make time for spiritual maintenance. But yet…we’re so busy. Being “too busy” is firmly entrenched as part of American culture. Americans: blessed immensely – but many stressed out; burned out. We try to do it ALL – then wonder why we are unhappy when ALL is not accomplished. Take a few minutes today & honestly consider how you can improve your time mgmt skills to become a better steward. Time needs to be used wisely. We will give an account for how we use it. (Col. 4:5) I. Time is the most precious commodity in the world. A. It is the indispensable element in every activity. B. Gen. 8:22 – time will remain as long as the ____________ remains. C. Regardless of the number of years a person lives – _________ is the giver of them all. 1. Acts 17:28 - He has promised us no day on earth but ______ day. 2. Let us be grateful for everyday he has given us. 2 Sam. 14:14a D. We cannot create a moment; borrow a moment; or destroy a moment. 1. we can ONLY make ________ or _____________ use of it. II. We are responsible for using time wisely. A. Gen. 5:21; 25-27 – Methuselah lived _____________ years. B. How long did Jesus live? __________ years. Which one of these 2 accomplished the most? C. We live in _________; not years…. D. Consider these scriptures: Psa. 90:12; Eph. 5:16; Psa. 39:4-6 E. We have the responsibility for ______ & immediate obedience. Eccl. 12:1 F. Look at John 9:4 1. ________ is the time for us to be busy in the work of the Lord. 2. Mt. 13:7, 22 – is your spiritual life being ____________ out? 3. Lk. 10:38-42 what is really important? Are you choosing the part that shall not be taken away? III. Practical suggestions on how to use time. A. Am I seeking __________ the kingdom of God in this particular use of time? B. Is this use of time __________ for the church? C. Does this use of time make a contribution to the ______________ of society? D. Does this use of time rob me of something more vital I could receive by using this time otherwise? E. Am I a better qualified ____________ of Christ by using this time this way? Conclusion: A. Average life span of American now at 70 + years. B. If you live this long, how many of these years will you give to Christ? C. Is giving to God’s service just one year out of 70 good stewardship? D. There are 8760 hours during 2004. How many of these hours will you use for God, giving them back to Him? 2 Cor. 6:2