Perhaps you’ve heard the story of the hen and the pig who saw a sign announcing a bacon and egg fundraiser for the local church. The hen said, “Let’s go help them out.” “No way!” replied the pig, “For you that’s a contribution. But for me that’s a total sacrifice.”
I’m afraid when it comes to using our time too many of us have an attitude like the old pig. We fear the cost of total commitment to Christ. We’re afraid of what He might ask us to do if we really yield every moment to Him. Instead, we make a “contribution” here and there.
Think about your plans for the rest of the day. Is there a way you can make a contribution to the cause of Christ with your schedule? Even better, is there a way you can make a sacrifice of time to advance the Gospel?
Being ready to respond to God’s call for contribution or for sacrifice means being ready to redeem the time.
Rick Grubbs is best known as the host of “Redeeming the Time,” a one-minute radio program featured on hundreds of radio outlets around the world. He has spoken thousands of times on Biblical time management in all 50 states and 26 other countries. He is the author of the book “Morning Momentum: God’s plan for launching an unstoppable day”. He and his wife Carrie live in Salisbury NC with several of their 12 children.
