“Redeeming the Time” We are often told by preachers we should redeem the time. They tell us what “redeemed” means. We are rarely told how we might redeem the time. So, I have a few biblical suggestions. 1. There Is Progress We Should Make
Philippians 3:14 “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
In the book of Philippians, Paul vividly explained that he left the past in the past and pressed on. Like Paul, we must not focus on the failures or successes of the past; nor can we afford to focus on the fears of the future. 2. There are People We Shall Meet
We should be touching lives everyday with the gospel. However, we cannot make a difference unless we take the time to establish relationships with people. We must get involved with people if we are going to touch their lives with the gospel. The word “redeem” means “to buy up.” We would say, “To make the most of our time.” 3. Priorities We Must Settle our priorities. When the Bible calls for us to redeem the time, it is calling for us to get our priorities right. 4. Opportunities We Must Seize
Believers are to take advantage of every spiritual opportunity we have because the night is coming when no one can work. There is often an open window in time for sharing the gospel. We must seize the moment! Tomorrow our window of opportunity may be closed forever.
Spend your time in nothing which you know must be repented of; in nothing on which you cannot ask for the blessing of God upon; and in nothing which you will regret on your dying bed.
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