Scripture
1 Cor 7:26. Because of the present crisis, I think it is best to remain as you are.
Observation
This is the first time I have ever seen this - because of this PRESENT crisis. Don't get married, or don't try to be free from slavery. Because of this time we are in right now. As I read the rest of the chapter, I see that Paul often refers to 'this time'. I have not observed how sensitive to the time in regards to marriage. I think that must be taken into context about how he sees marriage - his desire for all to be single must have been only at that time - current persecution. A guess a little like war time - it's better for single guys to go away and fight, than to get married and then leave. Perhaps a poor analogy, but I think a similar perspective.
Application
I want to be sensitive to the time that I live in. I have young kids, and although they are now teenagers, that does not give me license to travel on ministry adventures with increased frequency. I need to be, for this time, closer to home. It does not give me license to be out many nights in a week for ministry. That time will come, but it is not this time.
Prayer
Lord, please help me be like Paul and recognize the time that I live in, referring to the world around me and my stage of life. May I redeem the time, this time, making the most of every opportunity.
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