Transcending Time, Yet Living Fully in Time

There are many adages or cliches that emphasize the importance of time. They are inclusive of:

Make the most of the time

Time waits for no man

Redeem the time

Opportunity comes but once.

None of the four adages or cliches enumerated above can be deemed inviolate.

Consider, ‘make the most of the time’. Under one interpretation, we could rather, erroneously, not take the time to just lay back and enjoy nature, or as some say, “not take the time to just lay back and smell the roses”. We could also, rather erroneously not take the time to ponder and appreciate God, that is, the notion of a Beneficent Creator. In essence, we could end up so busy we are unable to enjoy the time. In stated respect, consider Luke 10:38–42, RSV.

Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many…