21st February 2026
Redeeming the Time
Ephesians 5:15–16 (NKJV)– “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
Time is one of the most precious and limited gifts God has given us. We can’t store it, stretch it, or relive it. Once a moment passes, it’s gone forever. That’s why Apostle Paul’s instruction to “redeem the time” carries such weight—it’s a divine reminder that how we spend our time reveals what we truly value.
The word “redeem” means to buy back, to rescue from loss, or to make the most of every opportunity. Paul wrote these words to the Ephesian believers during a period of great moral darkness and social upheaval—much like today. His message still rings true: in a world filled with distraction, deception, and spiritual decay, believers must live wisely and purposefully.
Keys to walking wisely and purposefully.
- Walking in Wisdom.
Paul begins this exhortation by saying, “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise.”
To walk circumspectly means to live with careful attention—to be alert, discerning, and deliberate in our choices. Wisdom doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from aligning our hearts and habits with God’s truth.
Wisdom asks:
Is this the best use of my time?
Does this bring me closer to Christ or pull me away?
Am I investing in things that will last for eternity or merely chasing what is temporary?
Proverbs 4:7 reminds us, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” Every decision—how we spend our mornings, handle interruptions, or respond to others—reveals whether we walk in wisdom or folly.
- Making the Most of Every Opportunity.
The phrase “redeeming the time” is also translated as “making the most of every opportunity.” Every day God places before us divine moments—opportunities to encourage someone, share Christ’s love, serve selflessly, pray fervently, or simply grow deeper in fellowship with Him.
Yet these moments can slip by unnoticed if we’re distracted by busyness or consumed by lesser things. Time doesn’t need to be filled to be fruitful. It needs to be surrendered to God.
Jesus modelled this perfectly. Though His earthly ministry lasted only three years, He lived each day in step with the Father’s will. He never rushed, yet He never wasted time. Even when the crowds pressed in or the disciples misunderstood, He remained focused on His mission—to do the Father’s work (John 9:4).
To redeem the time, then, is to follow Christ’s example—living intentionally, guided by purpose, and responsive to the Spirit’s leading.
Confession:
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
Thank you Pastor. More grace Sir 🙏
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir.
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
Thank you Sir🙏🏻
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
AMEN 🙏
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Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
THANK YOU LORD
Thank you sir I am very grateful very powerful devotion more anointing. 🙏🏾
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today and always.
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
Thank you so much Daddy more grace and strength sir.
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name. Amen 🙏🏼
Thank you Pastor, Mama, and Minister. God continue to bless and guide y’all. Amen 🙏🏼
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
Thank you pastor for this devotion
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.Amen.Thank you so much Pastor 🙏. May the Lord bless you and the minister of the week 🙏 AMEN.
Lord, I confess that Your word is truth and Amen. I refuse to be weary in well doing because I know that if I faint not, my reward will come soon. I confess that I reap an abundance of goodness for all the good seeds I have sown.
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
Lord Jesus, I surrender my time to you. It is a gift that you have given to serve you and others. Help me to use it wisely. Amen
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.Thank you so much for this powerful Devotion Papa,God bless you mightily in Jesus mighty name Sir 🙏
Time doesn’t need to be filled to be fruitful. It needs to be surrendered to God. Hallelujah
Thank you Pastor, increased grace 🙏
What you spend your time on will reveal what truly matters to you.
To make necessary adjustments to what the outcome above is, live intentionally with wisdom. Also ensure that you make the best of every opportunity you have.
Thank you papa for this wonderful devotional
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
Thank you pastor for this powerful devotional 🙏
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name. Amen 🙏🏼 Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
AMEN 🙏
Thank you so much BiG PAPA. More Power To Your Elbow.
Thank you Pastor, Mama, and Minister. God continue to bless and guide y’all. Amen 🙏🏼
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name. Amen 🙏🏼 Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
AMEN 🙏
Thank you so much BiG PAPA. More Power To Your Elbow.
Thank you Pastor, Mama, and Minister. God continue to bless you.
And we wish you a LONG,LONG life!
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name,Amen.
Thank you Papa,Mama&Ministers for this powerful devotional.
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name. Thank you so much Pastor.
Thank you so much man of God for this powerful devotion. You are loved and appreciated.
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
Amen
Thank you pastor for this devotion
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name. Amen. Thank you Pastor
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name. Thank you daddy
He never rushed, yet He never wasted time.
May I not be in a hurry and may I never waste the precious gift of time in Jesus’s precious name, Amen.
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name 🙏
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name. Amen thank you Daddy for this Amazing devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace and strength to make more devotion Amen 🔥
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name. AMEN AND AMEN THANK YOU LORD FOR I WILL SPEND TIME WISELY. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS DEVOTION 🙏🔥
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
Amen thank you Pastor for this amazing devotional 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You. When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name.
Thank You Jesus for reminding me of the importance of managing my time wisely. Help me work by time in Jesus’ precious name 🙏 Amen
Thank you Pastor, thank you Minister of the week 🙏 increased grace and strength.
Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom.
Help me not to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory.
Open my eyes to the opportunities around me—to love, serve, and grow in You.
When I am distracted, draw me back to what truly matters in Jesus’ precious name. Àmen 🙏🏾