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  REDEEMING THE TIME
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: We must seize and redeem special moments of opportunity in
life, being spiritually alert and understanding God's will.

Topics: "Spiritual Vigilance", "Seizing Opportunities"
Scripture References: Psalm 90:12, Matthew 25:1-13, Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5, James 4:14

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of seizing divine opportunities
in his sermon 'Redeeming the Time.' He explains that the Greek term 'ton
kairon' refers to specific moments filled with potential that must be
grasped before they vanish, likening them to rare flowers in a desert or
unique business opportunities. Simpson urges believers to be spiritually
vigilant and wise, understanding God's will and acting decisively in
moments that can lead to salvation, love, and victory over sin. He
encourages the congregation to redeem these fleeting opportunities for
spiritual growth and service.

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Two little words are found in the Greek version here-ton kairon. They
are translated in the revised version, "Buying up for yourselves the
opportunity." The two words ton kairon mean, literally, the opportunity.
They do not refer to time in general, but to a special point in time, a
juncture, a crisis. They refer to a moment full of possibilities quickly
passing by, which we must seize and make the best of before it has
passed away. It is intimated that there are not many such moments of
opportunity, because the days are evil. These moments are like flowers
which appear here and there in the barren desert: pluck them while you
can.

Or they are like a business opportunity which comes once in a lifetime;
buy it up while you have the chance.

Be spiritually alert; be not unwise, but understanding what the will of
the Lord is (v. 16). Walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise (v.
15), buying up for yourselves the opportunity. Sometimes it is a moment
of time to be saved; sometimes a soul to be led to Christ; sometimes it
is an occasion for love; sometimes for patience; sometimes for victory
over temptation and sin. Let us redeem it.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/redeeming-the-time/
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