Have you ever wondered if our true age isn’t measured by the years since our physical birth but by the moment we are spiritually reborn? Let’s explore this through a biblical lens.

In Genesis 12, we meet Abraham (then called Abram), who was 75 years old when God called him to leave his home and journey to a land God would show him. This wasn’t just the start of a physical journey—it marked a spiritual turning point. Abraham placed his trust in God, and this act of obedience signaled the beginning of his true life in faith.

Seven years later, in Genesis 14, Abraham stepped into the role God had called him to. After his nephew Lot was captured during a battle between kings, Abraham led a rescue mission. With God’s help, he defeated Lot’s captors and restored everything taken—Lot, his possessions, and the people with him. This moment illustrates how God not only called Abraham but also empowered him to bring restoration and justice.

When Abraham was 75 years old, it was as though he was one year old in his walk with God—a newborn in faith. His physical age didn’t matter because his true life began when he surrendered to God. This resonates with other biblical accounts where individuals are called by God later in life. In God, there is always new life, no matter our earthly age.

For me, this truth came alive on August 3rd. At the physical age of 31, I was baptized and born again. That day marked the beginning of my true life in Christ. In God’s eyes, it wasn’t my 31st year—it was my true birthday.

God’s timing is always purposeful. As the Word reminds us, “God is not a God of coincidence or irony, but of divine miracles” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). My testimony is a testament to this truth. On August 3, 2012, a car struck me out of nowhere while I was a pedestrian. The impact should have killed me. Even the doctor admitted, “You should be dead. With that impact and your size, it’s a miracle you’re alive and without any broken bones.”

At that time, I didn’t fully believe in God. As a child, I didn’t believe in Him at all. I couldn’t reconcile the idea of a loving God with the reality of my pain—being born into a family where I felt unloved and enduring depression and suicidal thoughts as a teen. But that accident on August 3rd made me acknowledge God’s reality. The doctor’s words were a divine confirmation. However, while I recognized God’s hand in my survival, I didn’t pursue a relationship with Him. I remained physically alive but spiritually stagnant—alive, yet not truly living.

Fast forward exactly 12 years later, to August 3, 2024. The same date that first changed my life became the day I was reborn in Jesus Christ through baptism. Since then, I’ve felt God’s presence guiding me, even though I stumble at times. My journey in Christ is ongoing, and though I live in the world, I strive not to let the world live in me (Romans 12:2).

This perspective reshapes how I view time. Society sees age and time as reminders of limits, lost opportunities, and constraints. But what if time is actually working for us when we walk with God? When we align our lives with His purpose, time becomes a tool for His glory rather than a limitation.

Jeremiah 1:5 tells us, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart.” This means our purpose existed before we were even born, making our physical age secondary. Our real life begins when we accept Christ and allow Him to guide us. Without God, it’s as though we haven’t truly lived at all. Ephesians 2:1 reminds us, “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins.” Life without God might seem full on the surface, but spiritually, it is empty.

I once heard someone say, “When a person dies and isn’t remembered for anything significant, it’s as though they never lived.” This struck me deeply. It emphasizes the importance of purpose. A life lived for God leaves a legacy of faith, love, and impact.

So, I ask you: What is your real age? Have you been born again, or are you still measuring your life by worldly standards? If you haven’t found God, I urge you to reflect on this: What if all the time you’ve lived so far has been wasted because you weren’t living for Him? What if your life hasn’t truly begun yet?

Just as Abraham’s journey didn’t start until he turned 75, yours can begin at any moment. Your age doesn’t matter. Your past doesn’t matter. Society’s timelines don’t matter. What matters is that God has a plan for you, and your true life begins the day you say yes to Him.

Let today be the day you are born again. Let today be the day you start living.