I NEED more time!

I’m sure we have all been there at some point.

Whether it was longing for more time to prepare for a forthn upcoming exam or piece of coursework at school or a project at work.

Perhaps more time to enjoy a holiday or special family celebration, or maybe, as I have found myself doing after losing family members over the past few months, wishing you had a little more time to share with them.

I wonder if Jesus’ disciples found themselves thinking the same thing when they suddenly had their friend and teacher taken from them so abruptly?

They were not expecting Jesus, only three years into his ministry, to be hung on a cross and killed as an atonement for the things we have done and do wrong.

As they met together following his death, I expect they were reflecting on how they wished they could spend just a little more time with him and what they may say and do differently if they were able to.

Obviously, we know the next part of this amazing story and that the disciples got just what they wanted.

Jesus didn’t stay dead but he rose from the grave and not only spent 40 days but ascended to Heaven so that we all could spend time with him, at any place and time.

Time is a precious commodity in our busy world but knowing Jesus, and his love and desires for for your life, is even more precious.

So let me encourage you.

Don’t miss out.

Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do now.

Get to know Jesus and the wonderful plans he has for you in your life.

And the great thing is, it doesn’t take any time at all to do so.

All you have to do is ask him.

ANTON WYNN 
PSALMS Youth Worker