November 14, 2017

Redeeming Time and Opportunity

“Be very careful then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”  Eph. 5:15-16

Such amazing Christian graces are given to us.  As I studied this verse, ”opportunity" in the original Greek means "kairos" or opportune time , set time, appointed, time, due time, definitive time, seasonable time, proper time for action.   We are encouraged to redeem the time, exercise good stewardship and make the most of the opportunities given to us.  The indication here is to buy back every precious wasted minute. 

This makes us understand that God has made us to be good stewards over "time".   The choice to use time wisely, constructively, and in the worship and service of our Lord will bring glory to God.  

We can particularly see this verse reach out at us, knowing we are able right now to redeem time, wasted time, and start over and know that God wants our time to be spent in the "vineyard".  It is meant for such a time as this.  For whatever endeavor that is good and fruitful that the Lord has placed on your heart for now.  There are countless worthy endeavors in the "vineyard" where fruits grow. In the spiritual sense fruits of the Spirit grow.  Knowing each day you can redeem any time wasted and turn it around and serve where we can spread the Gospel message , help feed the homeless, visit a sick neighbor, speak a kind and encouraging Word to someone at the workplace, at the market, encouraging our spouses, enlightening our children with the Word, or whatever worthy endeavor.   Wherever God may bring you and invite you to redeem time.   

Think about your workplace.  For example, I work at a special education school.   The teens have many issues of mental strongholds.  Silently, in the Spirit I am able to pray all day long for each and every one of the students and lay my hands on their desks and pray that the Lord will free them and deliver them from any strongholds that threaten to undo them.  I am using the spiritual weapons of HIS WORD to conquer all forces of evil in their lives.  I give God all Honor and Glory and Praise for such an opportunity.  Such amazing Christian graces are given to us.  THANK YOU JESUS!!!