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 Eighteen • May 3, 2026
Trusting God With Tomorrow (Pt. 3)
In this final part of the message, “Trusting God with Tomorrow,” we are brought face to face with a powerful truth from Scripture—while we often plan our days and assume the future, the Bible teaches us that life is fragile, uncertain, and completely in God’s hands. As James reminds us, our life is “even a vapour” that appears for a little time and then vanishes away . The issue is not planning, but planning without God—living as though we are in control of what only God knows.
This message walks through the heart of biblical trust: having a proper perspective of tomorrow, a humble posture before God today, and a surrendered plan that says, “If the Lord will.” Whether facing uncertainty, fear, or the illusion of control, we are called to draw near to God, rest in His care, and trust that His will is good, even when tomorrow is unknown. Because Christ has risen, our future is secure—not in our plans, but in His perfect hands.
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