How often have we heard this question asked throughout the day? Especially if we are at work, at school, on our way to an appointment, or maybe while sitting in a doctor’s office. “What time is it?” is a colloquial English utilization of time, meaning both degree (extent or length of time) and a specific point (in time), that is to say, “the hour.”
When I was going through my transition period from a First-Class Petty Officer to Chief Petty Officer, we had to learn an interesting statement regarding time.
“Due to the fallacious nature of my chronometer and the inability of my cerebrum to function in the manner of an august Chief Petty Officer, I am unable to ascertain the correct time to a punctilious degree. However, it is my firm conviction that the approximate military time is _____ local.”
This was not necessarily about time itself, but rather it was about showing intense attention to detail or correct behavior. When you think about it, in a slightly humorous way, this same statement could be applied by many people today.
Many of us do not, or have not, ascertained time in a correct manner. God has given us time and time again to listen to His Words, to examine what has happened to our lives and others in the past, and to make a proper decision about our eternal souls. But what have we done with it, the time?
What Does the Bible Say about Time?
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