Make the most of your Moment!

When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Mark 10:47 (NLV)

Don't miss this moment don't let it pass you by
Time keeps moving and it never rewinds

Those lyrics from Mary Mary’s 2011 song entitled Slow Walk, reminds each of us about the significance of moments. Our lives can basically be depicted as a series of moments in which we can choose to either maximize or minimize. As the song suggests, we must be careful because our moments are not standing still, indeed they are in motion. In essence we must make the most of our moments. That’s the lesson we learn from a most unlikely person named Bartimaeus. The writer Mark introduces Bartimaeus, a blind man who lived in the city of Jericho. His daily experience was to sit by the roadside and beg. However, Bartimaeus’ life would forever change on this particular day as he made the most of his moment. His experience teaches us a few things about moments.

1. Moments should be maximized. Although Bartimaeus didn’t have physical eyesight, he had enough spiritual insight to understand who Jesus was. He referred to him by his Messianic title, son of David. Bartimaeus knew this was his chance or opportunity, so he began to scream for help. Are you able to recognize the opportunities that are available to you today? Our days are filled with countless opportunities to learn, lift, lead, laugh, live, and most importantly love. Take full advantage of them!

2. Moments can be missed. In the text above, Jesus was exiting the city of Jericho, for this was the last time He would pass that way. Only one man and a few friends took advantage of this. Imagine how many people missed their moment that day. Have you ever missed a moment? If we are honest, in some sense, I think we all have. Now left are only the memories of what could have or should have been. However, if you are still alive, understand that although you may not be able to press rewind, God in grace has given you another moment. Don't miss this moment; don't let it pass you by!

In closing I would like to encourage you with the words of the late great Benjamin E. Mays. This former president of the prestigious Morehouse College used to often quote this poem to his students.

I’ve only just a minute,
Only sixty seconds in it.
Forced upon me, can’t refuse it,
Didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it,
But it’s up to me to use it.
I must suffer if I lose it,
Give an account if I abuse it,
Just a tiny little minute,
But eternity is in it.

Go ahead and make the most of your moment!

PEACE!