Have you ever noticed that waiting for the "right moment" to take action rarely results in success? Often the “right moment” doesn’t come because God is waiting for us to take a step. Maybe we are not using the gifts He has already given us. Notice how children are always looking for more - more presents, more dolls, more trucks, more silly bands, more video games, more apps for their electronic gadgets, etc. Often, we grownups feverishly search for more as well – more money, more time, more responsibility, more opportunities, more friends, more… We like to have all our “ducks in a row” before taking action. If only we had more time we could tackle the project we’ve been putting off; if only we had more money we could make a sizeable contribution to our favorite charity, if only we had the ideal opportunity we would seize it. Often we do not receive more because we have failed to utilize the gifts we have been given. Maybe if we work with what we have we will be given more. If we use our time wisely, we will be given more time; if we act responsibly, we will be given greater responsibility; if we act upon the opportunities within our reach, others will come; and if we love and care for our friends, we will be blessed with more friends.
If we wait for the “right moment” to begin, we may wait a very long time. Take the first step and God will provide the rest.
