Expressions vary by genre, with each generation and the geographical area where you reside. Terms like wicked good probably doesn’t mean anything to you unless you live in New England. Or if you lived in the mid-west, shopping for pop may be difficult until you realize I am referring to soda. Thus, when I say stop the presses, what I really mean is stop everything and listen to what I am about to say.
Last Sunday, a word from the Lord was impressed upon me during church. I felt a strong calling to share some important news with a neighbor. However, whenever I was at home, distractions prevented me from carrying out God’s message. Like the servant in Matthew 25:24-25, I was unfaithful, burying my gift of discernment. According to Matthew 25:28, if anyone develops lazy habits like me, God can take away your gift or talents.
Although the context of this parable is focusing on a specific monetary value, Job suggests the Lord can and does give and take away things, Job 1:21. Since the message God gave me was time sensitive, it does me no good to share the news now since it doesn’t apply. However, the next time I receive a message from the Lord, I am going to stop the presses! I will put everything else on hold, seek out the person and deliver God’s message. Carpe Diem: seize the day!
by Jay Mankus
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