Since 1966, most of the United States has observed Daylight Saving Time (no “s” on saving) from 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of April until 2 a.m. on the last Sunday of October. Beginning in 2007, the dates will move to the second Sunday in March through the first Sunday in November. This will expand DST about an extra month. This year the time change comes this weekend. We “fall back” and gain an extra hour!

Because DST provides a convenient reminder, our fire departments encourage us to change the batteries in our smoke detectors when we change our clocks. This task will also keep you from having to tear the detector out of the wall at 3:30 in the morning when that horrible beeping begins and you cannot get it to stop. A working smoke detector more than doubles a person’s chances of surviving a home fire. While more than 90% of homes in the US have smoke detectors, one-third are estimated to have dead or missing batteries. So don’t forget to change the clocks and the detector batteries.

In the first church I pastored there was a clock hanging on the back wall. I could see it as I preached. Don’t get any ideas! Right by the clock was a sign that our folks could see as they departed from the services. It read, “Break up your fallow ground, it is TIME to seek the Lord. Hosea 10:12.” Keep in mind, today is the day the Lord has made. Today is the day of salvation. Now is the time to seek the Lord.

As we remember to change our clocks, why not give the Lord some of that extra hour. Seek Him concerning His future plans for you and for your church. This not just a good time to change your clocks and batteries it is also a great time to see if you are up to date with Jesus.

Pastor Ted Traylor

Posted on Thursday, October 26th, 2006 at 4:33 pm.
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