Redeeming the Time
By Pastor Jerry A. Burns
Time is one of the most precious gifts God has given us, yet it is also one of the easiest to squander. Each day arrives like a blank page, and how we use it can either honor God or slip away in distractions, worries, and busyness. The apostle Paul reminds us to walk wisely, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. This means living intentionally—using our moments, our hours, and our years to serve Christ and others.
Think of time as a currency. Every choice we make—how we spend an hour, who we talk to, what we think about—is an investment. Some investments bring eternal fruit, while others fade away. God invites us to spend our time in ways that matter: prayer, study of His Word, serving others, and sharing His love. Even small, seemingly insignificant acts can have eternal significance when done in obedience to Him.
Waiting is also a part of redeeming time. There are seasons when God calls us to pause, reflect, or endure. These periods are not wasted; they refine our character, strengthen our faith, and align our priorities with His will. By trusting God in these moments, we learn to value each minute, understanding that our time is limited, but God’s purposes are eternal.
Today, examine how you spend your time. Are you investing in what matters eternally, or are you allowing distractions to steal precious moments? Ask God to guide your daily schedule, to help you make wise choices, and to give you discernment to recognize opportunities to serve Him and others.
"It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man." — Psalm 118:8
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Week Forty-Five • November 8, 2026
What are you Seeking? (Part 2)
In this message, "What are you Seeking? (Part 2)," Pastor Burns explains how many people search for meaning and purpose in all the wrong places. Just as Solomon sought fulfillment in worldly success and great wealth only to find it vanity and vexation of spirit, listeners will learn that true answers cannot be found in dead works, rituals, or philosophies.
Turning to John 20, listeners will hear how Mary Magdalene went to the tomb searching for Jesus and discovered that He had risen. Pastor Burns shares how the reality of Christ’s resurrection provides eternal life, encouraging everyone to choose life, since Jesus is "the way, the truth, and the life."
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