January 20 | Daily Devotion | Don’t Be Foolish, But Make The Most Of Your Time | Zac Poonen
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen Excerpt from the message: A Disciplined Life - Zac Poonen To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/a-disciplined-life Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is the importance of being disciplined with time, as the days are evil and time cannot be recovered. The speaker emphasizes that while God can restore lost money or health, wasted time is permanently lost. He encourages listeners to utilize small, fragmented moments—like dedicating 15 minutes daily to Bible study—to make the most of their time for Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The need for discipline in using our timeAs the days grow increasingly evil, believers must walk wisely and make the most of their time rather than acting foolishly.Ephesians 5:15–16
We are all equal in having 24 hours a dayUnlike natural abilities, intelligence, or wealth which vary among people, every individual is given exactly 24 hours each day.
Time once lost can never be given backWhile God can restore lost money, health, or reputation, once time is wasted, it is gone forever along with what could have been accomplished for Christ.
Living in gratitude and making the most of your timeRecognizing the great price Christ paid should fill us with a desire to offer our lives to Him and make the most of each day.
God is against wastageGod does not approve of wasting resources, whether it is abundance of money or bits of time that could be put to good use.
Gathering the leftover fragmentsAfter the multitude ate and was fully satisfied, Jesus told His disciples to gather the leftover fragments so that nothing would be lost.
Becoming a Bible scholar by using small fragments of timeBy setting aside just 15 minutes out of 24 hours to study the Bible verse by verse, you can make tremendous spiritual progress by the end of the year.
Don't get discouraged if you miss a dayIf you miss a day of reading, do not get discouraged; simply catch up when you can or continue the next day, treating it like physical exercise.
The protective and encouraging power of God's wordHiding God's word in your heart keeps you from sin and equips you with an encouraging word for the discouraged people you meet.
