As we enter the sixth month of the “new normal,” many of us are overwhelmed with things we put off doing, but now, because of all our “extra time,” find ourselves yearning for “the good old days.” Of course, the truth is that we still have the same 24 hours in each day we have always had, but because of all the current restrictions on activities, much of our time spent in leisure and social interaction, travel time, or church-related religious/spiritual activities has gone away or diminished. So, the question becomes what should a Christian do with all this “extra time?”
First, I know of many who have increased their personal Bible study time at home. They have re-dedicated themselves to rightly dividing the word of God. (2 Tim 2:15) Some have invited friends into their homes to join them in Bible study, to have serious deep Bible discussions, and consider spiritual matters with what the Bible says. (Acts 17:11) Others have used this “extra time” to delve into the “meat” of the word, that they may “by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” (Heb 5:14 KJV)
Second, some have taken the extra time to re-dedicate themselves to personal prayer and meditation. (Psalms 1:2-3) Jesus emphasized the importance of spending time “in your room” with the “door shut” in prayer “to the Father.” (Matt 6:6) What a great opportunity for us all to get closer to God, become more dependent on Him, and increase our faith in God. We can even use this extra time to establish some new spiritual habits that we never felt we had time to implement into our daily routines. Prayer and meditation will also help weather all the uncertainty and the hardships some are facing.
Third, this is a great opportunity for families and friends to spend time together. Turn off the TV. Put down the IPAD and the cell phone. Take the earplugs out of our ears. Just talk to each other. We all get so busy living our lives we forget how important it is just to spend time with each other.
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Last, perhaps this extra time will allow us to refocus on the important things in life. Maybe we have gotten so wrapped up in our daily routines that we have not valued our time as we should and we now see how quickly things can change or go away. We know life is a “vapor” (James 4:14) but sometimes it takes something dramatic like this to bring back into focus how fragile our lives really are. So hopefully, we turn our thoughts to God and spiritual matters. We use this extra time to “set our minds on things above.” (Col 3:2)
If we will let them, this virus and these difficult times can end up being a blessing from God. I pray that we will use this “extra time” God has given us to “pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and gentleness.” (1 Tim 6:11) Who knows if we will ever have another opportunity like this? Let us really redeem the time. (Eph 5:15-16)
Randy Reagan
