Webster defines punctual as = carefully observant of an appointed time; carefully observant of the nice points of behaviour and ceremony.
Being punctual might very well fall under the categories of : virtue, strength of mind, diligence, devotion, honor, respect, uprightness, consideration, zeal, exampleship, initiative, watchfulness, readiness, interest, enthusiasm, as well as a host of other good ingredients that make our living sacrifices to have a sweet savor before the Lord. The better we make our service rendered unto the Lord, the richer God’s blessings are in return. AND being punctual is something that costs nothing, and EVERYBODY CAN DO IT!!!!
None is so observant of our service rendered as God is. God takes everything into account, from the widow’s mite, to a cup of cold water given in the name of a disciple. Just as God takes note of every effort of honor on our part for His name’s sake, He also sees and responds to every sleight, such as was the case with Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5).
Punctuality seems to have nothing to do with the clock, or the starting times of the services. It doesn’t seem to matter whether it be morning or evening, slow time or fast time, as none of these variations figure into whether one is punctual or not.
According to Webster’s dictionary, punctuality has everything to do with a person’s own observance of an appointed time. Thus, punctuality is a matter of choice, more so than anything else. It is a matter of personal priority and application of self. It is the exercise of judgment and doing the math. It is the matter of making personal adjustments, through using good foresight. It is personal management and decisive thinking. It is the matter of forming a good habit, instead of allowing an inferior one. It is putting forth good business, rather than lagging behind.
Right consideration and good understanding will conclude that nothing is more deserving of good punctuality than the business of our Lord and Saviour.
“Who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord?” 1 Chronicles 29:5 GOD WILL BLESS US for honoring His work by being punctual. Do you value God’s blessings? Is it in your heart to please the Lord in what you do? What if God started showing up late when we needed Him? MAY GOD HELP US TO SEE PUNCTUALITY AS BEING A PART OF OUR CALLING TO PRESENT OURSELVES A LIVING SACRIFICE UNTO HIM!
SHARING
