Redeeming God's Gift

Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.
—2 Tim. 1:9

God lives in eternity, but time was created specifically for man. While God has no beginning, time does. Time is a gift from God that allows Him to manifest His will in our lives. Time can be exchanged for all God has promised us. Before time began, God bestowed upon us purpose and grace. We can either redeem the time God has created for us or we can throw it away. 

“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16).

Some individuals use time to learn and grow, while others indulge in their desires. Some achieve success in life, while others become increasingly defeated. Some gain knowledge about God, His healing power, and His favor, while others grumble and complain.

We all have the same amount of time before us. Some are making the most of it, while others are wasting it. If you are asked where next year’s fruit will come from, you would say that it will come from this year’s seeds. The ingredients that produce fruit are seeds which contain the potential for future fruit, the soil that provides the life and growth necessary for fruit to thrive, and time.

A seed that is sown demands something from time, while a seed neglected wastes time.

Are you making the most of the time God has given you? The seeds of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control within you hold the potential for your future. However, these seeds must be planted if you want to redeem your time.

There is time right now to build relationships, create opportunities, and prosper in health to fulfill your purpose. There is time to allow the Holy Spirit to work through you. Time can be wasted or used to shape your future. 

Look where we are in the time God has given us. Prophecy is being fulfilled right before our eyes. Are we redeeming the time God has given us or are we throwing what we have left away? Choose wisely.