When God released you into the Earth, it was for a limited time only. Just like those specials or sales you hear about. For example, I love when one of my favorite restaurants, Zaxby's, has these fried dill pickles or McDonald's has their McRib sandwich. They have it available only at certain times of the year. Semi-annuals sales, tax-free holidays for school shopping. But it is for a limited time only. In other words, it has to come to an end. So it is with your purpose, you're not meant to live here forever.
Jesus understood early on about being on Earth for a limited time only in Luke 2:46-50:
"Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them."
We all use prepaid or debit cards to make purchases. It comes with a predetermined amount already on it. You are only allowed to spend what is on the card. However, when you have reached your limit, you can't use the card anymore. Prepaid card do give you options to add additional funds once you reached your limit.
So think of your time on Earth as the currency on this card. God has already preset the limit. God already covered the cost by sending His son Jesus to die. However, the difference is, you don't have the option to add additional time to your purpose. Every time you make a decision or act in a way that negatively affects your purpose, you are swiping that card. The more you swipe it, the more time is being taken from your predetermined limit for your purpose.
How are you spending your life? Are you being wise with time God has given you?
For most of us, we are playing catch up when it comes to our purpose in God. Therefore, we must be about our father's business. Below, you can check out the video of me teaching on this message, For A Limited Time Only... Be blessed.
