Take Time to Be Holy

[429 words] In this current crisis, some people are experiencing challenges using time wisely. Many people have time on their hands! But one benefit of this change is that our “no time” excuse for not devoting time to God has been taken away. While contemplating this thought, the old song, “Take Time to Be Holy” (William Longstaff, 1882) came to mind. The first verse is, Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; / Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word. Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak, / Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. There is valuable application here! “Take Time to Be Holy.” This phrase emphasizes the fact that you have to make an effort to get close to God! He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6), and we need to put Him first (Matt….