Have you ever felt some PAIN from the fact that you’ve put something off? How about the leaky roof that’s now softening the rotted wood, which led to the stained ceiling and then to a marked stain in your carpet. Hummmm, does it really pay to put off what needs to be addressed today? “Don't brag about tomorrow, since you don't know what the day will bring.” NLT (Proverbs 27:1)
General Motors Company just recalled 2.6 million vehicles in February 2014 due to a faulty 57 cent ignition switch that could kill the engine and disable the airbags without warning. According to reports, GM may have known about the defective ignition switch as far back as 2001! The sad part to the story is that 13 people have lost their lives because of their procrastination. WHY?
There’s another story in history of a man who was instructed to warn a nation of a coming judgment upon their land. God said; “Warn them to repent less I destroy them.” This man decided he would go 2500 miles in another direction and yes, PUT GOD OFF! God loved that nation and this prophet so much that He decided to shake him up until he decided to LISTEN.
It took a wind, waves and a whale to swallow him up before he was ready to do it God’s way. Jonah, after three days got tired of the stink, seaweed and smell and finally cried unto the Lord for His mercy. It was God’s mercy, grace, and love that gave Jonah a 2nd, 3rd, 4th and more chances to do it His Way.
Is God waiting on us to do it HIS WAY? Why do we continue to repeat the human stubbornness, tragedies, selfishness, sufferings and rebellion of those in history? Haven’t we read about others past mistakes and blunders enough that we declare, “I’m not going against God’s will and plan for my life”. Why don’t we learn from the mistakes of others? Paul said; “I die daily.” Romans 8:31 “For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.”
Are you putting off God fixing your rotten attitude? How about the relationship that is growing cold in your marriage because you still haven’t said; “I’m sorry, let’s talk about it.”? How about the assignment you told God, “I’m yours, but He hasn’t seen any action yet?
It was only when Jonah did exactly what God told him to do that the sea came to a calm and He commanded the fish to spit him up on the beach.
Why are you putting off what He desires to do in your life NOW? “Today is the day of salvation.” Refuse to live with the regrets of saying; “NO to God.” Friend, it’s just not worth what it may cost you.
There is great joy and fulfillment when you choose to do it God’s way. Do it now. Say, “I’m sorry now." Pick up the phone and make it right today. Ask God to change your attitude now. Choose to give of your tithe now. Quit putting off the thing you know in your heart you should do NOW. Jonah finally said yes and 120,000 people were saved. What would happen if you MOVED on His will and plan now?
General Motors Company just recalled 2.6 million vehicles in February 2014 due to a faulty 57 cent ignition switch that could kill the engine and disable the airbags without warning. According to reports, GM may have known about the defective ignition switch as far back as 2001! The sad part to the story is that 13 people have lost their lives because of their procrastination. WHY?
There’s another story in history of a man who was instructed to warn a nation of a coming judgment upon their land. God said; “Warn them to repent less I destroy them.” This man decided he would go 2500 miles in another direction and yes, PUT GOD OFF! God loved that nation and this prophet so much that He decided to shake him up until he decided to LISTEN.
It took a wind, waves and a whale to swallow him up before he was ready to do it God’s way. Jonah, after three days got tired of the stink, seaweed and smell and finally cried unto the Lord for His mercy. It was God’s mercy, grace, and love that gave Jonah a 2nd, 3rd, 4th and more chances to do it His Way.
Is God waiting on us to do it HIS WAY? Why do we continue to repeat the human stubbornness, tragedies, selfishness, sufferings and rebellion of those in history? Haven’t we read about others past mistakes and blunders enough that we declare, “I’m not going against God’s will and plan for my life”. Why don’t we learn from the mistakes of others? Paul said; “I die daily.” Romans 8:31 “For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.”
Are you putting off God fixing your rotten attitude? How about the relationship that is growing cold in your marriage because you still haven’t said; “I’m sorry, let’s talk about it.”? How about the assignment you told God, “I’m yours, but He hasn’t seen any action yet?
It was only when Jonah did exactly what God told him to do that the sea came to a calm and He commanded the fish to spit him up on the beach.
Why are you putting off what He desires to do in your life NOW? “Today is the day of salvation.” Refuse to live with the regrets of saying; “NO to God.” Friend, it’s just not worth what it may cost you.
There is great joy and fulfillment when you choose to do it God’s way. Do it now. Say, “I’m sorry now." Pick up the phone and make it right today. Ask God to change your attitude now. Choose to give of your tithe now. Quit putting off the thing you know in your heart you should do NOW. Jonah finally said yes and 120,000 people were saved. What would happen if you MOVED on His will and plan now?
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