Text: John 10:22-30

Introduction: Does it seem like “TIME” Flies? Setting our Priorities is a must. Do you have your priorities in the right place? We must continually evaluate our “TIME” schedule. As we take a look at the gospel of John, there are five (5) “TIMES” to set your clock by, on a daily basis:

1. At Church – “WORSHIP TIME” (John 10:22)

“And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.”

{The words “feast of dedication” is enkaínia, which corresponds with the Jewish holiday “Hanukkah”…..according to the Greek scholar Thayer, this event is celebrated in the middle of December commemorating the Maccabeaus’ overthrow of Antiochus Epiphanes}

{Did you notice Jesus celebrated this Jewish event, which is still celebrated today?}

Personal Devotion: What a joy it is to come together to worship Jesus Christ and grow in His likeness, while going out into a world that needs God’s JOY, PEACE, LOVE, and HOPE.

2. At Home – “FAMILY TIME”! (John 10:30)

“I and my Father are one.”

{Jesus makes this affirmation that He was equal with God the Father; this proving His eternal existence and deity}

Personal Devotion: Spending TIME with our families is important for our legacy, as well as our well-being}

3. In Heart – “DEVOTION TIME”! (John 10:27-30)

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me…. And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand… My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.”

Personal Devotion: Spending TIME with daily devotions is an absolute. If we feed our Faith over our Flesh, then Faith wins!

4. In the World – “WITNESS TIME” (John 10:25)

“Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me.”

Personal Devotion: If all we do is “take in – take in” the Word of God, and never “Give out” – witnessing – then we become spiritually overstuffed. Instead as we “Give out” we make room for the Holy Spirit to pour in.

5. In Eternity – “END TIME”! (John 10:28)

“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”

Personal Devotion: The Judgment Seat of Christ is coming. Every CHRISTian will “appear” before Jesus to give an account of how we’ve served the Lord based on the gifts we’ve been given. Are you preparing? Lord help us to get ready!