I am sitting here looking at an advertisement for a $7,000 watch whose makers brag that it is accurate to one fifth of a second. Now, let me see. Should I purchase this one or the one advertised on another page that is designed to intrigue? It is intriguing why it should cost $5,000. Do I or do I not need to know time to the fifth of a second? I can’t think that fast. As for intriguing, well, my wife tells me I already am. I think I shall pass and continue to rely on my faithful $19 Timex.
Recently I heard a preacher quote Revelation 10:6 saying “time shall be no more.” His point being that if we have all eternity to live then keeping track of time would be pointless. I wanted to ask him about meeting someone somewhere. If we are to see each other surely it will not be merely random encounters. We must be able to know when and where. Alas. There is so much we do not know. What time system would we use? Surely not something tied to the rotation and orbit of Earth. If we think so we are really conceited.
Sometimes we use the expression, “I am running out of time” indicating we are pressed to accomplish something necessary. I have students who are constantly running out of time. However, it is truly exciting to think about eternity and the life Jesus promises. Light years and relativity will surely take on a whole new meaning and I am anxious to understand.
Written by Roger Bothwell on September 27, 2012
Spring of Life Ministry, PO Box 124, St. Helena, CA 94574
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