The Bible has much to say on how we use our time. While meditating on the brevity of life, Moses prayed, “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). To number our days means that we will be conscious that each day is precious. In a very real way, one day that passes brings us closer to the end the end of time.

First, time will end for us personally. The writer of the books of Hebrews says that “it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). These are sobering words. God has appointed a day for each one of us, a day when time comes to a screeching halt. That day will also be a time when we will be judged.

Because of this, the apostle Paul challenges us to make “the best use of the time” (Ephesians 5:16). This reminder is especially relevant while we are in quarantine. There are multiple ways we can allocate our time. There are activities that give temporary pleasure but do not really benefit us. Worse, we can spend our time in sinful past times. We should shun such activities.

Instead, we should use the large blocks of time available to us to do those things that benefit us in the long run. For example, you can learn new things through online courses, many of which are offered free. More significantly, a Christian can use her time to deepen her understanding of who God is and the grace He bestows through Christ.

Second, time will end in this world as we know it to give way to eternity. When Jesus returns, He will usher in a new heaven and a new earth (see Revelation 21:1). In this new cosmic order, death will be no more. God will dwell with His people and “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4).