Jun 13, 2022
Have you heard of the Tikker wristwatch? It's a basic
wristwatch, the difference is that this watch counts down your life
so you can make every second count? You answer a basic
questionnaire and they deliver to you a watch that is essentially a
countdown clock to when you are predicted to die. The effect is
sobering, a sort of incessant grim reaper reminding you time is
running out.
Tikker's inventor is a 45-year-old Swede named Fredrik Colting. He
says he invented the gadget not as a morbid novelty item, but as an
earnest attempt to change his own thinking. Colting, a former
gravedigger, said, "The occurrence of death is no surprise to
anyone, but in our modern society we rarely talk about it. I think
that if we were more aware of our own expiration I'm sure we'd make
better choices while we are alive." That's why he calls Tikker
"the happiness watch." It's his belief that watching your
life slip away will remind you to savor life while you have it.
On one hand, this may feel very depressing. Daily being reminded of
our expiration date can't possibly be a source of joy. However,
maybe Mr. Colting is on to something. Maybe if we realize we only
have so much time left, we would actually choose to use it
differently.
However, this raises an even more important question: What
is the best way to use those seconds? Take a moment and
consider how you would answer that question.
James points out in his letter, that there is a war of wills
when it comes to how to best live out those few seconds each person
is given. One option is to arrogantly choose to do what we
want to do. You could phrase it this way: "My kingdom
come, my will be done."
Or there is a second option. Here is how James frames it:
"If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or
that." ~ James 4:15
Most Christians want to do God's will. The problem is, they
aren't for sure what it is and are even more confused about how to
live it out in their everyday life.
Do you want to learn how to take the rest of your time on earth and
live it according to God's will? Make sure and check out part
eight of our sermon series, All Day, Every Day...we know that you
will find it to be very helpful!