The owner of a manufacturing firm decided to make a surprise tour of the factory. Walking through the warehouse he noticed a young man lazily leaning against a packing crate. The factory owner angrily said, "Just how much are you being paid?" The young man replied, "A four hundred dollars a week." The owner pulled out his wallet, peeled off four $100 bills and shouted at the young man: "Here is a week's pay--now get out and don't come back!" Without a word, the young man stuffed the money into his pocket and left. The warehouse manager, standing nearby, stared in amazement. "Tell me," the boss asked him, "How long has that guy worked for us?" "He didn't work here," replied the warehouse manager, "He was just the Fed-Ex guy delivering a package."
I do feel sorry for the owner of the firm. Every moment is one that has opportunity and purpose. Unfortunately, we live in an age in which wasted moments have become common place and acceptable. God however has called us to capture every moment and surrender them to Him. I don’t think God desires that we become busier, but I do think He expects us to be more connected to Him and to His will. As the scripture below implies, God’s message to us has always been “Yes, I want to be with you and empower you to do my will”. Imagine all of the amazing things we could do if we allowed ourselves to be connected to God in every moment. Every time that we are confronted with an opportunity to do good, I believe it is God once again saying to us, “Yes, I am with you, and now let’s live this life together.”
“18 But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silas and Timothy—was not “Yes” and “No,” but in him it has always been “Yes.” 20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.” 2 Corinthians 1:18-20 NIV
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