Hebrews 5: 8 (NKJV)

"though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered."

Philippians 2: 8 (NKJV)

"And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross."

The truth is that when we are going through sufferings, we don’t always find it easy to obey God. When we are in the heat of hardships, trials, tribulations and opposition, enduring long standing challenges, it is easy to cave in and no longer obey God. We can sometimes begin to think, is there any point in obeying God and doing His will. We can move into self-management mode, where we do what we want to alleviate what we are going through in whichever way even if it sometimes mean go against God’s will.

2 Peter 3: 1-5 (NKJV)

"But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!"

The things we see in our society and all around us today can seem perplexing and alarming. The speed with which evil seems to be flourishing can be jaw-dropping to say the least.

The Bible, the greatest best seller of all time, speaks about these things to alarming accuracy. It says the last days which we are in now, will be difficult times, troublesome times, hard to bear times, fierce times. It will be a time where men and women will put themselves first. That is the case now in our “me”, “I” and “myself” world. A world where there is no consideration for others many times. It will be a time when many so love money, that they will willing to do anything, even sell their souls to obtain it.

Luke 10: 38-42 (NIV)

"As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her door to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!"
"Martha, Martha" the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed - or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."

Jesus' message to us in this scripture is loud and clear, we must prioritise spending time in his presence. With the pressures of life; family work and ministry, one can feel rather stretched timewise. However, this serves as no excuse and it is our responsibility to apportion our time well. We must make the decision to take time out of our busy schedules to sit at the feet of Jesus. The Christian walk is no easy one and we will grow weary if we try to do things in our own strength. We have to arrive at the place of accepting we need God, we need to be replenished in order to give out otherwise we will dry out.

Ecclesiastes 3 vs 1-8 (NKJV)

"To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing; A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away; A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak; A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace."

Ephesians 5 vs 15-16 (NKJV)

"See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil."

Time is so important that God gave each one of us TIME. The same amount of time. The Bible tells us that there is a time for everything. A time appointed for everything. For every purpose here on earth, there is a time. It is therefore important that we understand the times and seasons God appoints so we can use our time wisely.

Isaiah 43: 1-2 (NKJV)

"But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you."

Daniel 3: 19–27 (NKJV)

"Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. And he commanded certain mighty men of valor who were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, and cast them into the burning fiery furnace. Then these men were bound in their coats, their trousers, their turbans, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.