I Value and Redeem Time Because It Is a Divine Assignment “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:15–16 (KJV) Time Is the Most Valuable Currency You Possess Time is one of the most valuable gifts God has entrusted to a human life, yet it is often treated with the least amount of intentionality. Money can be recovered, opportunities can return, and influence can be rebuilt—but time, once spent, is gone forever. Not a single moment can be reclaimed, relived, or redirected. This makes time the most sacred resource we possess, because it is the container of our assignment on earth. Scripture commands us to walk circumspectly—not casually, not carelessly, but with precision, awareness, and wisdom—because the days are evil and constantly working against divine purpose. The leader who understands this does not spend time loosely but invests it deliberately. As written in my book The ABC’s of Living Significantly, this is why I devoted an entire chapter to “daily,” because one of the primary reasons time slips through our lives like sand through our fingers is that we fail to examine our days with honesty and intention. When we do not assess our daily lives, we drift. But when we monitor them consistently, we quickly recognize when we are off track and can realign before significant loss occurs. Redeeming Time Requires Intentional Living To redeem time is to rescue it from waste and redirect it toward purpose. The word “redeem” implies buying back something of value before it is lost. Left unguarded, time will naturally drift toward distraction, busyness, and low-value activity. The enemy rarely needs to destroy a life outright if he can simply distract it long enough to keep it from fulfilling its purpose. This is why wise leaders refuse to drift. They live with focus, discipline, and intentionality, understanding that not everything that demands attention deserves it. Every day presents both opportunity and opposition, and discernment is required to distinguish between what is urgent and what is important. Time redeemed is not just managed—it is aligned with God’s will.