“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:15–16 (NKJV)
Time is one of the greatest gifts you’ve been given—but it’s also one of the easiest to waste. Jesus knew His time was short, and He said, “We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work” (John 9:4). His life was purposeful. Intentional. Focused.
Paul builds on that. He calls us to “redeem the time”—to live with eyes wide open, to seize the moment, to make the most of every opportunity. Why? Because the days are evil. The world pulls in a thousand directions, but God’s wisdom helps us prioritize what truly matters.
You are not called to drift—you are called to walk wisely. That means you don’t just ask, “Is this wrong?” You ask, “Is this the best use of my time?” You don’t live aimlessly. You live on mission.
But remember—God’s mission includes rest. He commanded a Sabbath for a reason. When you’re following God, rest is also purposeful. Don’t get so uptight trying to be effective that you become someone no one wants to be around. There’s a rhythm to the grace of God in life—a cadence of rest and work, of joy and reflection.
Live to give God glory in all things— in your rest, in your family, in your friendships. God can use all of it to enlarge His Kingdom. It’s not about doing everything—it’s about doing what matters with Him.
The Holy Spirit helps you discern what’s urgent in heaven’s eyes. He’ll lead you to rest when needed, act when it’s time, and speak when hearts are ready. Trust His guidance.
Today, take inventory of your time. Are you living purposefully or passively? Redeem the time. Be alert. Be wise. Your life is a light—and the world needs it now.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
Time is one of the greatest gifts you’ve been given—but it’s also one of the easiest to waste. Jesus knew His time was short, and He said, “We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work” (John 9:4). His life was purposeful. Intentional. Focused.
Paul builds on that. He calls us to “redeem the time”—to live with eyes wide open, to seize the moment, to make the most of every opportunity. Why? Because the days are evil. The world pulls in a thousand directions, but God’s wisdom helps us prioritize what truly matters.
You are not called to drift—you are called to walk wisely. That means you don’t just ask, “Is this wrong?” You ask, “Is this the best use of my time?” You don’t live aimlessly. You live on mission.
But remember—God’s mission includes rest. He commanded a Sabbath for a reason. When you’re following God, rest is also purposeful. Don’t get so uptight trying to be effective that you become someone no one wants to be around. There’s a rhythm to the grace of God in life—a cadence of rest and work, of joy and reflection.
Live to give God glory in all things— in your rest, in your family, in your friendships. God can use all of it to enlarge His Kingdom. It’s not about doing everything—it’s about doing what matters with Him.
The Holy Spirit helps you discern what’s urgent in heaven’s eyes. He’ll lead you to rest when needed, act when it’s time, and speak when hearts are ready. Trust His guidance.
Today, take inventory of your time. Are you living purposefully or passively? Redeem the time. Be alert. Be wise. Your life is a light—and the world needs it now.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
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Day 1: Knowing Jesus is Eternal LifeDay 2: That I May Know HimDay 3: The Supremacy of ChristDay 4: Christ the FoundationDay 5: Forgiven CompletelyDay 6: Forgive as You’ve Been ForgivenDay 7: A New CreationDay 8: Righteous by FaithDay 9: Adopted and ChosenDay 10: Accepted in the BelovedDay 11: Seated with ChristDay 12: God’s WorkmanshipDay 13: Nothing Can Separate YouDay 14: Christ in You, the Hope of GloryDay 15: The Mind of ChristDay 16: The Image of God RestoredDay 17: Grace That TeachesDay 18: The Measure of FaithDay 19: Faith Works by LoveDay 20: The Faith of the Son of GodDay 21: The Crucified LifeDay 22: Renew Your MindDay 23: Take Every Thought CaptiveDay 24: Think on These ThingsDay 25: Be Spiritually Minded
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Day 26: Press Toward the GoalDay 27: Led by the SpiritDay 28: Walk in the SpiritDay 29: Spirit of Power, Love, and Sound MindDay 30: Empowered From On HighDay 31: Healing Is in the AtonementDay 32: Minister Healing to OthersDay 33: Pray in the SpiritDay 34: The Spirit Helps Our WeaknessDay 35: Be Filled ContinuouslyDay 36: Gifts of the SpiritDay 37: Spirit-Led MinistryDay 38: Fruit of the SpiritDay 39: The Spirit Bears WitnessDay 40: Walk Worthy of Your CallingDay 41: Love Is the GreatestDay 42: Unity of the SpiritDay 43: Forgive One AnotherDay 44: Serve in LoveDay 45: Bear One Another’s BurdensDay 46: Honor Others Above YourselfDay 47: Godly RelationshipsDay 48: Love in the HomeDay 49: Hospitality and GenerosityDay 50: Giving and GenerosityDay 51: Pray Without Ceasing Day 52: Seated with Christ in AuthorityDay 53: Reigning in Life Through Christ