Urgent Action Needed

Allie and I have opposite perspectives on time. I run on "clock-time" and she runs on "event-time." Clock-time means that when an event starts at 10 AM, you show up at 10 AM (If not earlier). Event-time is far less rigid. Event-time means certain events are completed during the day, but there is no set schedule or defined start or ending for them. The next event starts when the last one ends.

Practically, if I get an invite to a party that starts at 6 PM. I want to leave 5 minutes early in case we are delayed a little. Allie will leave when she is ready to leave. Does the house need tidying or the grass need mowing? She plans on completing those "events" before we leave, even if it means we leave 30 minutes after the start time of the party.

For a clock-time person, this can induce frustration and anxiety. Over the years I have learned to deal with it a little better (emphasis on little).

This frustration often rears its head at the worst moment: When we're trying to get to church on time. I get a bit annoyed, loud, and impatient as I try to herd seven people out of the house on time. As the kids are moseying around the house, I am raising my voice saying things like, "Can we have a little urgency here!?" "Please get dressed!" "Wait, your brother is not awake yet?!" During my meltdowns, Allie is not bothered by our potential lateness. But she is bothered by my frustration, telling me that I need to calm down. Listen, all I want is for people to help me get out the door on time. Is that too much to ask?

Tomorrow the Apostle Peter wants us to be aware of the time. He tells us to live our lives like Jesus could return immediately because according to the Scriptures, Christ's return is imminent. The hang up is, Jesus is running on event-time (He will arrive precisely when he means to), and Peter wants us to prepare on clock-time. He encourages us to work for the gospel with urgency until Christ returns.

We will look at what a life lived in anticipation of Christ's imminent return looks like.

Worship with us tomorrow at 10 AM!

(Like seriously, 10 AM. Not 10:05. Not 10:10. Just kidding, I would rather you be at church a little late than not be there at all.)