17th October 2025
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. Amen.
Thank you Pastor. More Grace 🙏
Thank you so much man of God for this powerful devotional. 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. 🙏🏽
Thank you Papa, Mama, Pastors, and Ministers. 🙏🏽
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 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 more grace
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 🙏
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.
Amen
Thank you lord; May the good Lord help us.
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
Thank you papa
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
More Power To Your Elbow Pastor E
Father Lord divine May it please thee to guide me in justice, holiness and wisdom that my time may be redeemed and be glorified in thee. Hallelujah.
Time is limited and needs to be maximized. To achieve this the Bible teaches that we should walk in wisdom and make the best of every opportunity we have.
Thank you papa for this devotional. More grace
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
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 🙏🔥
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 wonderful devotional.
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 Daddy for this powerful devotion
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 Jesus, for to you alone be all the Glory.
Thank you Papa,Mama&Ministers for this powerful devotional.
Time is one of the most precious and limited gifts God has given us. We can’t store it or stretch it. However we can redeem the time with wisdom
Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotional 🙏
Lord, help me live intentionally, guided by purpose, and responsive to the Spirit’s leading. Do not allow me to waste the precious time You’ve given me, but to use each moment for Your glory in Jesus Name.
Thank You Jesus 🙏
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 so much for this uplifting devotional 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. Amen. Thank you so much Papa. Increase 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. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe 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 Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace 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. THANK YOU DADDY 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 for this powerful devotional Papa, more increased favour 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 papa
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 my lovely God. Thank you Jesus 😊 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.Thank you so much Pastor. God bless you and the minister of the week. Amen.