Giving of our Time

“See then that ye walk circumspectly , not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15-16

How much of your time do you give to God? Sure, you may give a generous amount of your money to the Lord, but money is not the only thing with which God blesses us. Time is a much more precious commodity, and all of the time we have is a gift from our Heavenly Father.

In Ephesians 5:15-16, it is written: “See than that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” As is typically the case, in New Testament epistles, “walk” is a figurative term used in reference to living used in reference to living one’s life. To “walk circumspectly” is to live cautiously. Christians are commanded to live cautiously, “redeeming the time.” To redeem something is literally to “rescue [it] from loss.” Therefore, Christians are commanded to live cautiously, so that their time is not wasted. After all, time is something that we all are running out of, and no one is capable of substantially increasing their supply.

The world teaches us to spend our time making money and enjoying leisure activities, but the Lord wants us to spend our time in pursuit of spiritual goals, as well. How much time do you spend:

• Worshipping God?
• Studying the Bible?
• Being of service to your fellow men?
• Talking to others about Jesus, and encouraging them to follow in His footsteps?
• Visiting those who are spiritually and physically sick?

All of these are perfectly good ways for us to spend our time wisely; and give back a portion of what God has blessed us with, in our lives.