MAKING IT COUNT Text: Ephesians 5:15–16 – “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Life is a precious gift from God, but what we do with it is our gift back to Him. Each day we live is a page written in the story of our lives, and one day that story will be presented before God. The question we must ask ourselves is: Are we making our lives count? Many live carelessly, wasting opportunities as if they will live forever on this side of eternity. Yet the Bible reminds us that our days are numbered. Psalm 90:12 says, “So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” In other words, life is short, fragile, and uncertain. James 4:14 compares life to a vapour that appears briefly and then vanishes away. Understanding this truth should compel us to live wisely, intentionally, and purposefully. To make life count, we must first understand the value of life. Time is limited, and opportunities are precious. Once lost, they cannot be regained. Your influence matters too, how you live will affect not only your own future but also the lives of those around you and generations to come. This means we cannot afford to drift through life aimlessly; we must live with purpose and direction. How then can we make life truly count? First, by making our salvation count. 2 Corinthians 6:2 says, “Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” Without Christ, life is empty no matter how successful it appears outwardly. The most important decision anyone can make is to surrender to Jesus Christ and build their life on Him. Second, we must make our service count. 1 Corinthians 15:58 encourages us to be steadfast and abound in the work of the Lord, for our labour in Him is never in vain. Don’t be a passive observer in God’s kingdom, be actively involved in His mission. Souls are perishing, and the harvest is plentiful; what you do for the Lord will echo into eternity. Third, we should make our relationships count. Hebrews 10:24–25 urges us to consider one another, stirring up love and good works. Life is not just about accomplishments; it’s about impact. Use your relationships to encourage, uplift, and bring others closer to God. Forgive quickly, love genuinely, and speak words that build, not tear down. Finally, make your decisions count. Proverbs 3:5–6 tells us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding. Every choice we make shapes our future, so seek God’s guidance in every step you take. Why is all this important? Because time is running out. Romans 13:11 warns us that salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. Eternity is real, and Hebrews 9:27 reminds us that it is appointed for man once to die and after this, the judgment. We will all give an account of our lives to God (Romans 14:12). On that day, what will you present to Him—excuses or evidence of a life well-lived? The Bible is filled with examples of those who made their lives count. Paul could confidently declare in 2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Esther risked her life to save her people, seizing her God-given moment in history. And Jesus Christ Himself, though He lived only about 33 years on earth, filled every moment with purpose, culminating in the cross where He triumphantly declared, “It is finished.” Beloved, you have one life to live, and it will soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last. Are you making it count? If you have not yet given your life to Christ, today is the time. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. If you are already in Christ, evaluate your walk with Him: Are you living intentionally, redeeming the time, and impacting lives for His glory? Let us resolve today to make every breath, every talent, and every opportunity count for God. May we, like Paul, be able to say at the end of our journey, “I have finished my course,” and hear the Master’s words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

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