By Adeshola Abraham
Thinking, planning and preparing are all well and good but none of those things will actually fulfill our purpose. To do that we have to act. God doesn't instruct us to overthink everything to death. He instructs us to obey. To hear His call, accept His instructions and get to work.
In the parable of the two sons (Matt21:28-32), a father told each of his two sons to go work in his vineyard that day. The first son at first refused to work but then later changed his mind and did what his father asked of him. The second son promised to go but then he never did the work he committed to doing. Jesus asked the crowd, "Which of the two did what his father wanted?" The answer of course, was the first son. The second son said all the right things but he never acted.
Thinking about your purpose and making plans don't count. When God calls us, He expects action.
You will always be able to find a good excuse not to act. After all, life is busy and complicated and there will always be a lot of demands on your time. It is up to you to choose: to keep up with the demands and expectations of the society or to obediently say yes to God. Even if, like the first son, you have said no to your purpose time and time again, it is not too late to change your mind and go do what your Father has asked of you.
*What is God asking of you? He has need of your talent, time and resources. For instance, He's disrespected when you go late for service. Because He knows you dare not with your work, appointments or school. May the Lord give us understanding in Jesus name. Amen.*
Good Morning and happy new week. Do have a refreshing time in His presence today. *AND BE PUNCTUAL TOO.*
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