Buy Back Your Time

Buy Back Your Time

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15–16 "See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil."

Introduction: A Story to Start

Let me begin with a true story:

There was a successful businessman who worked long hours, traveled constantly, and built a great company. One evening, his young son asked him, “Daddy, how much do you earn in an hour?”

Surprised, the father said, “About 1,000 rupees an hour. Why do you ask?”

The boy quietly went to his room, broke his piggy bank, and came back with 1,000 rupees in small coins and notes. He looked up and said, “Daddy, can I buy one hour of your time tomorrow?”

The father was speechless. In all his busyness, he had forgotten the very reason he worked: his family.

That night, the businessman realized—he had made money, but lost time he could never get back. From then on, he made changes. He chose to buy back his time.

Absolutely, yes! The Bible gives us hope that God not only rules over time, but He also has the power to restore lost time—whether it's wasted years, missed opportunities, or seasons of pain. Here's a short, meaningful write-up combining that with the idea that God is the Supreme Authority over Time:

🔄 God Restores Our Lost Time

God says in His Word:

“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten.”
— Joel 2:25 (NKJV)

This is a powerful promise. It means that God doesn’t just forgive our past—He can redeem it. Even when time feels wasted, or when we feel behind in life, God reminds us: He is not limited by time like we are.

⏳ He Is the Alpha and the Omega

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.”
— Revelation 21:6

God is the Creator of time. He is at the beginning of our story, and He is already at the end. That means He has the full authority to reshape our timeline, restore what we’ve lost, and give new meaning to broken seasons.

✨ What This Means for You:

  • Wasted years? He can make them fruitful.

  • Lost opportunities? He can open new, better ones.

  • Broken seasons? He can bring beauty and healing out of them.

With God, no time is ever truly lost. He knows how to redeem it, multiply it, and give it back—better than before.

1. Recognize the Value of Time

Psalm 90:12 – “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

  • Time is life. Once a moment is gone, it cannot be reclaimed.

  • We often assume we have more time, but the truth is — we don’t know.

Illustration: If God gave you 86,400 seconds today, how are you spending them?

2. Redeem the Time — What Does It Mean?

  • “Redeem” in Greek (exagorazō) = to buy back, rescue from waste or loss.

  • In other words, take back control of your time from things that steal it.

Examples of Time Thieves:

  • Endless scrolling

  • Complaining

  • Toxic relationships

  • Worry and fear

Solution: Use your time to build, serve, grow, and glorify God.

3. How Do We Buy Back Our Time?

A. Prioritize God

  • Start your day with Him.

  • Give Him the best time, not just leftover moments.

B. Set Kingdom Goals

  • What did God create you to do this year? This week? Today?

C. Say No to Distractions

  • Time is stolen not only by bad things but by too many good things.

D. Walk in the Spirit

  • The Spirit gives you discernment to say “This is worth my time” or “This is a waste.”

4. Jesus Redeemed You — Time Included

  • Jesus died not just to save your soul, but to redeem your entire life journey.

  • Your past may be filled with wasted time — but today, you can begin fresh.

Joel 2:25 – “I will restore to you the years the locust has eaten…”

5. Be Proactive, Not Reactive with Your Time

Ephesians 5:15–16 urges us to walk wisely — that means we must not just respond to life, but plan, prioritize, and act with purpose.

What Does it Mean to Be Reactive?

  • Waiting for problems before acting.

  • Always responding to others’ demands.

  • Letting circumstances control your schedule.

Examples:

  • Spending the day reacting to phone notifications.

  • Only praying when you're in crisis.

  • Letting others decide how your day goes.

What Does it Mean to Be Proactive?

  • Taking initiative before problems arise.

  • Living with intentionality and foresight.

  • Letting God’s purpose guide your daily schedule.

Proactive Living Means:

  • Planning your day with prayer.

  • Scheduling time for the most important things — before the urgent things.

  • Saying "no" when something doesn’t align with your God-given purpose.

Illustration: The Jar of Time

Imagine a jar filled with big rocks, pebbles, sand, and water.

  • If you put the sand and water in first (small, reactive things), there’s no room for the big rocks (important things).

  • But if you put the big rocks in first — your purpose, your calling, your time with God — everything else will fit around it.

That’s proactive living. That’s redeeming the time.

Challenge to the Church:

Are you living reactively or proactively?
Do you rule your time, or does time rule you?

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you:

  • Set godly priorities.

  • Say “yes” to what matters.

  • Live every hour with purpose.

Conclusion:

Time is running — don’t let it run away without purpose.

Today, God is calling you to buy back your time:

  • From distraction to devotion.

  • From wasting to working for the Kingdom.

  • From busy living to purposeful living.

Call to Action:
Start today. Decide what matters most — and spend your time there.

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