The Sacred Gift of Time

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Today’s episode is about something we all have—but often overlook: time. Not just hours and minutes, but time as a sacred gift from God.
So wherever you are—driving, walking, or just catching your breath—this is your invitation to slow down and listen for the heartbeat of God’s voice.

Let’s start with a foundational truth:
 “Time is sacred because it comes from God.”

Genesis 1:5 says:

“God called the light “day” and the darkness “night.” And evening passed and morning came, marking the first day.”

From the very beginning, God created rhythms—day and night, seasons and cycles. Time isn’t a human invention. It’s a divine framework for living that was created by God.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us:

“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.”

Every moment—joyful or painful, mundane or miraculous—has a purpose.
 God doesn’t waste time, and neither should we.

Psalms 90:12 offers this prayer:

“Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.”

This isn’t about counting down time. It’s about waking up.
When we realize our days are limited, we begin to live with intention, gratitude, and reverence.

What season do you find yourself in right now?
Is it a time of planting, waiting, or harvesting?
 Ask God to show you the purpose of this moment in time.

Paul shares with us in Ephesians 5:15–16:

“So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.”

To “make the most of every opportunity” means to live intentionally.
 It’s easy to drift through life, distracted by busyness or regret.
 But God calls us to be present, alert, and purposeful.

This isn’t just advice—it’s a wake-up call. Paul is urging us to live with intention, not distraction. So let’s unpack what it means to truly “make the most of every opportunity with the time we have.”

The apostle Paul contrasts two ways of living: foolishness and wisdom.

• Foolishness drifts. It reacts. It’s passive.
• Wisdom chooses. It discerns. It’s active.

Living wisely means asking ourselves: What am I doing with the time I have been given?
 Are we scrolling through life, or are we stepping into it with purpose?

We live in a world full of noise—notifications, regrets, busyness.
It’s easy to be present physically but absent spiritually.
Paul calls these “evil days,” not to scare us, but to remind us that time is precious.
Every moment is a chance to reflect God’s love, grace, and truth.

To live intentionally means:

• Being alert to God’s presence in our day-to-day.
• Choosing relationships over routines.
• Saying “yes” to divine interruptions.

It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters.
Even small acts—a kind word, a prayer, a moment of silence—can be sacred.

If we think of Jesus.
He never rushed, yet He was never idle.
He moved with divine timing—healing, teaching, resting, and praying.
His life was a masterclass in sacred pacing. He is showing us that we should have a spiritual pace or walk that becomes a living rhythm, enabling the power of the Holy Spirit to direct our time in becoming everything that God wants us to be.