The best time to start is around about…
Many people live life looking in the rear vision mirror of regret, ‘should have’, ‘could have’, ‘would have’, and continue to use this as an obstacle to taking action. But the Lord has called us to live life abundantly, now, here on Earth as in Heaven.
To this end, the best time to start is . . .
NOW.
Stewardship requires action. It brings about significant blessing. He will be coming again to settle accounts. So, let’s get started . . . now!
There have been many times in my life where I haven’t taken action because . . .
I’ve tried before a failed
I’m too far gone
I’m comfortable where I’m at
I’m not too sure there’s any point to it
That’s called burying your ‘talent’ as noted in Matthew 25 . . . and we all know how that ended up for that guy.
Don’t be that guy!
Instead, I pray that you’ll have a conviction in your heart that you have been entrusted with many talents (see previous blog regarding the massive list of talents we all have received) and that it’s time to get moving and steward them well.
Exercise - the best time to start is . . . NOW.
Wise spending - the best time to start is . . . NOW.
Utilising the gifts you have - the best time to start is . . . NOW.
Being a great dad or a fantastic mum - that best time to start is . . . NOW.
Go for it whanau - He’s entrusted much to you because He knows you are more than capable to multiply and grow that which He has given you.
God loves quick obedience. Start . . . NOW.