Time's Tension

“It is time for Thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void Thy law” (Psalm 119:126).   “Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth… Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks” (Proverbs 27:1,23).  “A wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment” (Ecclesiastes 8:5).  “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).

There is a tension in the air

That God would have us each discern: 

As hearts are plunging in despair,

God’s Spirit calls them now to turn. 

The time has surely come today

That diligence should be employed

In working as we watch and pray,

Defending truth that men make void. 

We see the darkness growing great

As falsehood blinds so many eyes,

As lawlessness is fueled by hate,

And fools profess that they are wise.

The time is late as we are urged

To guard the sheep within our folds.

Let our presumption now be purged 

That boasts of what tomorrow holds.

A wise man’s heart discerns the time

And sees God’s judgment drawing near. 

As godlessness unleashes crime,

We need to make the Gospel clear!

So let the dreamer tell his dreams,

That fools alike today applaud,

As we declare that Christ redeems

The souls who yet will turn to God!

There is an ending to the story

Of God’s great purposes for man.

The time is NOW to give Him glory

And to proclaim redemption’s plan.

Lord, thank You for this comprehension

Of truth that You convey by grace.

We’re living in a time of tension

When people need a Hiding Place.

O Lord, this opportunity

Is closing which You now ordain.

As we approach eternity,

Lord, help us make the Gospel plain.