May 6 (edited) • General discussion
Kingdom Key - Point 53
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.
The Urgency of a Finite Life
We often undervalue time because we live as though it is unlimited. Phrases like “wasting time” or “killing time” reveal a misunderstanding of its true worth. But Scripture reminds us that our lives are finite—we have an expiration date. That reality is not meant to create fear, but urgency. If we lived forever on earth, there would be little motivation to act with purpose. But because our time is limited, every day carries significance. Moses prayed, “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). Numbering our days brings clarity. It causes us to live deliberately rather than casually. Kingdom leaders feel both the urgency and the weight of this truth, knowing that one day we will give an account for how we used the time God placed in our hands.
Every Day Is a Divine Assignment
Jesus lived with a clear awareness that His time on earth was assigned and purposeful. “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day” (John 9:4). He did not drift through His days—He moved with intention, guided by the will of the Father. Every conversation, every miracle, every moment was aligned with divine purpose. This same mindset must govern the life of a Kingdom leader. Each day is not random—it is an assignment. Each moment holds opportunity to fulfill God’s will. When a leader begins the day with the question, “Lord, what is the assignment today?” time becomes purposeful rather than reactive. This is how a life is lived with clarity and finished with confidence, just as Paul declared, “I have finished my course” (2 Timothy 4:7).
God Redeems What Was Lost
Even in the seriousness of time stewardship, there is great hope in the nature of God. Scripture reveals that He is not only the giver of time, but also the Redeemer of it. “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten” (Joel 2:25). God has the ability to redeem wasted time, lost seasons, missed opportunities, and even years that seem gone beyond recovery. This restoration is not merely about returning what was lost—it is about transforming it for greater purpose. What was once wasted can become wisdom. What was once broken can become testimony. God often accelerates what remains, allowing a person to accomplish in a short time what might have taken years. When a life is fully surrendered, no season is truly wasted. God redeems the past to strengthen the future.
Living a Life That Produces Eternal Fruit
When time is surrendered to God, it becomes fruitful. A redeemed life is not just busy—it is productive in the things that matter eternally. Time spent in prayer strengthens the spirit. Time in the Word renews the mind. Time invested in purpose builds legacy. Time given in service impacts others. The leader who values time structures their life around these priorities, understanding that what is sown daily will be reaped eventually. Small, consistent investments of time produce significant long-term results. This is how Kingdom impact is built—not through occasional effort, but through daily alignment.
Conclusion: Steward Time, Fulfill Purpose
Time is not just something you live through—it is something you are entrusted with. Every day is a gift, every hour a responsibility, and every moment an opportunity to reflect God’s purpose. Do not waste what Heaven has given. Do not allow distraction to consume what was meant for destiny. Live with urgency, but also with faith, knowing that God is for you. “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). He works all things together for good (Romans 8:28), and even restores what seemed lost. Redeem the time. Steward it wisely. And live in such a way that when your time is complete, you have not merely existed—you have fulfilled the assignment.
Kingdom Declaration
I value my time as a gift from God. I walk in wisdom and redeem every opportunity. My days are ordered by the Lord, and my life is aligned with His purpose. I refuse distraction and live with focus and discipline. My time produces fruit that brings glory to God and leaves an eternal impact.
Kingdom Prayer
Father, teach me to number my days and walk in wisdom. Help me redeem the time and align every moment with Your purpose. Remove distractions that pull me away from what matters most, and give me discipline to focus on Your will. Restore any time I have lost, and use my life for Your glory. Let every day be an assignment fulfilled for Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Robert E. Hardy
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Kingdom Key - Point 53
