The Preciousness of Time
Timothy Brindle Lyrics

I've got a whole lot to say about time/
I have a lot of thoughts and insights to share about the concept of time.

So now I'm a shout mine because it's about time/
I will passionately and confidently proclaim my thoughts on time because it is an important and timely subject.

God created time so He's able to end it/
God designed and established the concept of time, and He has the power to bring it to an end.

Plus He entered time and came and descended/
God, despite being outside of time, entered into the world of time by taking on human form and descending to earth.

But He's not ever bound by time/
God is not limited or constrained by the passage of time; He exists outside of its restrictions.

He's eternally perfect so He's never out His prime/
God is eternally perfect and ageless, always in His prime and never experiencing any decline or deterioration.

God always existed even with no time/
Before the creation of time, God already existed in timeless eternity.

Then He spoke things into existence in no time/
God brought the universe and everything in it into existence instantly with His divine words.

In His divine mind He decreed a time line/
In the mind of God, He established and ordained a timeline for the unfolding of events.

To display His glory to creatures and said, Time's mine./
God planned and arranged the passage of time to reveal His glorious nature to His creation, asserting His ownership over time itself.

So time or fate is not the sovereign/
Time or destiny does not hold ultimate power or control; it is God, the Creator, who reigns over time.

In fact time is ruled by God the Father/
Time is under the sovereignty and authority of God, the Father.

Some say time will tell but actually it can't/
Although some believe that time will reveal the outcome or truth, in reality, time itself does not have the ability to do so.

Because He's already said what will happen in advance/
God, who exists independently of time, has already declared and foretold future events.

He's the Lord of time-this rhymes is worshiping/
God is the absolute ruler and master of time, and this song's lyrics honor and worship His authority.

He ain't serving time-time is serving Him/
God is not subject to or bound by time; instead, time serves as a tool or instrument for carrying out His plans and purposes.

See time is a space given by God in His kindness and grace/
Time is a dimension or realm created by God as a gift to humanity, demonstrating His kindness and grace.

As He's shining His face/
God's loving presence and favor are manifested and expressed through the passing of time.

Yet it's kind of funny-some say time is money/
It is somewhat ironic that some people equate time with monetary value, prioritizing it as a resource to be gained or spent.

But time's more precious than money, wine, or honey/
Time holds greater value and importance than material possessions, indulgences, or pleasures.

Because we're spending time-there's no refunds/
Every moment of time that passes is irretrievable, and there are no opportunities to reclaim or refund it.

We'll never see it again-there's no reruns/
Once a specific moment in time has passed, it cannot be revisited or experienced again; there are no second chances.

If you lost your hummer it's possible to cop another/
If you lose or misplace a material possession like a car, it is possible to acquire a replacement.

But time is something we cannot recover/
Unlike physical belongings, lost time cannot be retrieved or regained once it has passed.

Yet I'm baffled/
The singer expresses their confusion or disbelief regarding a particular matter.

How some think they can preserve time inside of a time capsule/
The singer finds it perplexing that certain individuals believe they can preserve or capture the essence of time within a time capsule.

But since the fall of man/
Following humanity's rebellion against God,

The sands of time are turning us all back into salty sand/
The passing of time inexorably brings forth the deterioration and mortality of human beings, highlighting the limited and fleeting nature of our existence.

But our souls have an eternal destination/
Despite the temporal nature of our physical bodies, our souls have an everlasting and eternal destination beyond the boundaries of time.

So use your time to make sure the best is taken/
In light of the limited time we have, it is essential to prioritize and seize the opportunities that will lead to the best outcomes or results.

It's either in preparation to better praise Him/
We should utilize our time to prepare ourselves to worship and honor God more fully and sincerely.

Or further steps toward eternal separation.
Alternatively, the choices we make with our time can move us further away from God and result in an eternal separation from Him.

On Wall Street a rich dude snorts lines/
In the context of Wall Street, a wealthy individual indulges in drug use, specifically snorting lines of illicit substances.

His morning devotion is the New York Times/
The wealthy individual prioritizes reading and staying informed through the New York Times as their daily devotion or dedication.

And Time magazine at times it seems/
Additionally, they regularly engage with Time magazine, which appears to be a significant part of their routine or interests.

Time flies as if time had some wings/
Time seems to pass swiftly or quickly, giving the impression that it possesses the ability to move rapidly like a bird with wings.

But this is irony right/
This particular situation or behavior contains an element of irony.

While most spend the time of their life trying to have the time of their life/
Many people invest their time and efforts in seeking enjoyable or memorable experiences throughout their lives.

Thinking lies are really true/
Despite the pursuit of pleasure or fulfillment, individuals may mistakenly believe in falsehoods or illusions.

If you're busy killing time the truth is time is killing you/
When someone wastes or idly occupies their time without purpose, it ultimately leads to the deterioration or loss of their own life.

But you're too cool- you love to take your time/
The artist addresses someone who is characterized by a casual or leisurely approach to life, taking their time to do things.

You fool- God can come and take your time/
The singer warns that despite the person's complacency, God has the ability to bring their life to an end.

Then He'll search your mind and surely find your works are slime/
Upon their death, God will examine the contents of their thoughts and actions, revealing their true nature as corrupt or sinful.

Once sin's an eternal prime it takes eternity to serve the time/
When sin becomes a dominant force in one's life, it leads to consequences that last for eternity, requiring them to serve and bear the burden of those consequences forever.

Reject Him and regret how your spurned this rhyme/
If someone rejects God and His offer of salvation, they will experience remorse and regret for disregarding the message conveyed in this song's lyrics.

You offended the Divine/
By rejecting God, the person has caused offense or insult to the divine nature and character of God.

In hell, like Michael Jackson, You'll remember the time/
In a place of eternal punishment like hell, similar to the way Michael Jackson's song titled 'Remember the Time' evokes memories, the person will vividly recall the opportunities they had to repent and accept God's offer of salvation.

Once your time is up you blasphemer/
Once the allotted time for the person's life has ended, if they have engaged in blasphemy or speaking irreverently about God, they will face the consequences.

You can't travel back with a flux capacitor/
Similar to the fictional time-traveling device called a flux capacitor, the person will not have the ability to go back in time and change their choices or actions.

It's such a massacre when Christ's popping the sky/
When Jesus Christ returns in glory and appears in the sky, it will be a momentous and awe-inspiring event, likened to a grand spectacle or spectacle.

You'll want to go back in time like Marty McFly/
At that future point, the person will desperately wish to return to a previous time, similar to the character Marty McFly in the movie 'Back to the Future.'

But you sharply despised Christ kindness my friend/
The person, in their rejection or disdain for Christ's offer of salvation, has shown a severe and intense dislike for the kindness and mercy extended to them.

And He gave you a lifetime to repent/
Despite their rejection, God granted the person a lifetime to have a change of heart, repent, and turn towards Him.

So next time you're asking what time is it/
The singer directs their admonition to someone who wonders about the time or the state of things.

Know Christ can come to give times final tick/
They emphasize that Jesus Christ has the ability and authority to bring an end to the passage of time and signal its conclusion.

Your eternity hangs on what you do with time/
The eternal destiny of the person is determined by how they utilize their time and the choices they make during their earthly existence.

So use it to trust the Savior of human kind/
Therefore, the person should use their time to put their faith and confidence in Jesus Christ, who is the Savior of all humanity.

Whose more than somebody/
Jesus Christ is not merely an ordinary individual or someone of lesser importance.

And at the right time Jesus Christ died for the ungodly/
At the perfect and appointed time in human history, Jesus Christ willingly sacrificed Himself by dying on the cross for the sake of those who were ungodly.

So when the fullness of time came the Ruler of time came/
At the precise moment in time determined by God, the ruler and master of time, Jesus Christ came into the world.

To pull us from prides chain/
His purpose was to deliver humanity from the bondage and enslavement of pride.

The time is fulfilled-His kingdom is at hand/
The predetermined time for the fulfillment of God's plan has arrived, and Jesus Christ's kingdom is within reach or imminent.

So repent and believe and come cling onto the Lamb/
Therefore, one must repent of their sins, have faith in Jesus Christ, and hold fast to Him as their Lord and Savior.

If you live to be 90 there's an absurdity/
The artist points out the absurdity or insignificance of living a relatively long life of 90 years.

Even that's a blink compared to eternity/
In comparison to the concept of endless eternity, a 90-year lifespan is incredibly brief, similar to a fleeting blink of an eye.

Christians most of the time we don't make the most of our time/
As Christians, the singer acknowledges that, for the most part, believers often fail to maximize or fully utilize their time in meaningful ways.

So let's refocus on Jehovah's design/
As a solution, the singer encourages fellow Christians to redirect their attention and efforts towards aligning themselves with God's intended plan and purpose.

Yet I'm convicted/
I, personally, am deeply convicted or moved by my own realization or understanding.

By how much of my time's been wicked even since I've been Christian/
The artist reflects on their own life and acknowledges the presence of sinful or ungodly activities within the time they have spent as a Christian.

But time is ticking and life is a vapor/
Despite the personal struggle, the passage of time continues and life itself is transient or fleeting like a vapor.

So delight and then savor Christ who's our Savior/
Therefore, it is advised to delight in and enjoy the presence of Jesus Christ, who is the Savior of believers, before appreciating and cherishing Him.

Please read Ephesians 5: 16 and you'll find we need to be redeeming the time/
The artist directs the listeners' attention to a specific biblical passage, Ephesians 5:16, which highlights the importance of making the most of their time and using it wisely.

Because we'll give an account of what we did or didn't do with our time/
Every individual will be held accountable or responsible for their actions, as well as the actions they failed to take, during their time on earth.

Don't just sit in the house/
The singer advises against simply remaining inactive or stagnant within one's personal comfort zone or immediate surroundings.

Yeah Christ blood assures securely/
The assurance and security of salvation come through the sacrificial blood of Jesus Christ.

But our use of time affects our rewards and glory/
Although salvation itself is secure, the way we utilize our time on earth has an impact on the rewards and glory we receive in the eternal realm.

To the vine we're attached/
As believers, we are connected or united to Jesus Christ, symbolized as the vine in biblical imagery.

So let's bear fruit and work overtime like making time and a half/
In order to bear the fruits of righteousness, believers are encouraged to exert extra effort and commitment, similar to working overtime and earning additional pay.

Excuse me teens-it's useless to be glued as fiends/
The singer addresses teenagers and points out the futility or pointlessness of being excessively obsessed or addicted to activities like playing video games or spending excessive time online.

To the TV and computer screen/
Specifically, the caution is directed towards excessive screen time spent watching television or using computers.

No time for folly and gossip and small is the profit/
There is no room or time to engage in foolish or trivial matters, such as gossip, as they produce little to no beneficial outcome.

If spending all day at the malls we are shopping/
Similarly, excessively spending one's time at shopping malls is not productive or worthwhile.

No time to waste playing playstation or taking vacations/
Frivolous activities like playing video games or taking unnecessary vacations should not be prioritized or squandered.

Today is the day of salvation/
Instead, the artist emphasizes the urgency of accepting and embracing salvation in the present moment, rather than delaying or wasting time.

For unsaved pagans don't waste a moment/
The singer directs their plea to those who are not yet saved, urging them not to waste any more time but to seize the opportunity for salvation immediately.

Please take time to share the great atonement/
They request that individuals dedicate some of their time to spreading the message and significance of the great atonement, referring to Jesus Christ's redemptive sacrifice.

Don't spend it sinning-you'll dead that syndrome/
The singer advises against spending time engaging in sinful behavior, which only perpetuates and reinforces the destructive pattern of sin.

Instead invest time of how to spread the kingdom/
Rather, individuals should invest their time and efforts in proclaiming and advancing the kingdom of God.

Instead of serving time/
Rather than being slaves to the passage of time or wasting time on trivial matters,

Let's spend time serving the needs of others- and His worth will shine/
Believers should utilize their time to selflessly serve the needs of others, thereby demonstrating the value and worthiness of Christ.

And since we can't rewind a minute/
Because it is impossible to go back and replay or alter a single minute of time.

Be careful to kill sin because there's no time for sinning/
Individuals should be vigilant and deliberate in overcoming and eradicating sin from their lives because there is no room or time to indulge in sinful behavior.

So avoid sins poison and disaster/
It is advisable to steer clear of the poisonous and disastrous effects of sin.

And in the end we'll enter in the joy of our master.
By doing so, believers will ultimately enter into the joy and delight of their Master, referring to God Himself.