(Strength | Perseverance | Discipline)
Connection: The Time moves include understanding cycles and seasons, calling us to humility and surrender—Time in the biblical sense involves kairos—God-appointed moments. Understanding God’s timing requires surrender, and learning to discern when to act and when to rest. Embracing time as a gift cultivates patience and trust in God’s perfect timing.
Time Science: Time influences biological aging and evolutionary adaptation, marking the progression of all living systems. Our understanding of time shapes our behaviors, priorities, and life cycles.
Time as a Symbol: Time is the rhythm of creation, a gift that encourages us to be present and intentional. Spiritually, it calls for wisdom, as we seek to use time in ways that align with an eternal perspective.
Related Words: Time: Moment, Season, Eternity, Tempo, Rhythm, Duration, Change, Opportunity
Bible: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1 ESV).
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1 ESV).
Comment: Both John and Genesis start with “In the beginning,” establishing God as eternal and sovereign over time. Jesus, existing before creation, enters time with a purpose. This reminds us that our lives are part of God’s greater plan, and we discover our purpose within the eternal timeline.
The Narrative: We struggle with waiting, but through disciplined perseverance, we discover that God’s timing brings growth and maturity.
Practices: Time reminds us of patience, waiting on God, and learning to trust His timing. These disciplines encourage focus on God’s sovereignty over our lives:
Fasting: Temporarily setting aside physical needs, and learning dependence on God’s timing.
Sabbath: Embracing rest and trust in God’s provision over time.
Waiting on God: Recognizing our attitude toward past presence, and future; patience in prayer, trusting God’s timeline.
Vigil: Keeping watch with God through extended periods of prayer, anticipating His movement.
Thesis: “Our strength grows over time—through perseverance, we align with God’s timing, building endurance, and learning to trust the unfolding of His plan.”
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