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[00:00:00] You are listening to My Devotional, the Daily Devotional from Dr. Michael Youssef and Leading
[00:00:06] The Way.
[00:00:08] Redeem the Time by Dr. Michael Youssef
[00:00:13] What does it look like to live in light of eternity?
[00:00:16] In the last few chapters of Romans, the Apostle Paul gives us practical ways to follow God's
[00:00:21] will in different areas of our lives, and it all starts with waking from our slumber.
[00:00:27] One of the biggest struggles in the Church today is spiritual drowsiness, even laziness.
[00:00:32] God's Word tells us that when we are more concerned about worldly pleasures, reputation,
[00:00:37] career, wealth than about what concerns Christ, when our love for Christ grows cold, when
[00:00:43] we succumb to self-indulgence, when we pay lip service to God but presume upon His grace,
[00:00:50] we are spiritually asleep.
[00:00:52] Is there something God has called you to do that you have delayed because you are
[00:00:55] waiting for a more opportune time?
[00:00:59] Christian you belong to the day.
[00:01:01] It's time to awake from your spiritual sleep.
[00:01:04] Christ is coming.
[00:01:07] In Romans Paul urges us to redeem the time God has given us by using our God-given opportunities,
[00:01:12] talents and spiritual gifts to glorify Christ, for the night is nearly over, the
[00:01:18] day is almost here.
[00:01:21] God may open doors of opportunity specifically for you.
[00:01:24] He may put a certain person in your life with whom He wants you to share the gospel.
[00:01:28] He may give you a unique platform to firmly stand on His Word.
[00:01:33] May each of us be alert and prepared for the day, when the clouds roll back like a
[00:01:39] scroll and the trumpet's signal our Lord's return.
[00:01:44] Let's pray together.
[00:01:45] Lord forgive us for the times when we fall asleep spiritually and forget the urgency
[00:01:49] of the age, for we know now is the day of salvation.
[00:01:54] Jesus Lord to share this truth with those you put in our paths.
[00:01:59] We pray in the name of Jesus.
[00:02:01] Amen.
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