1 Samuel 17:48: “ So
it was, when the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, that
David hurried and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.”
Once David had analyzed the problem (Goliath); figured out the reward ( riches,
honor and a beautiful woman); and came up with a battle plan (5 smooth stones
and a slingshot), he did not hesitate to confront the issue head on.
Goliath made light of his young adversary and mockingly walked slowly toward
him as he taunted David with curses. This did not sway David in the
least. He knew his objective and he ran into his destiny.
We are already in the second week of the
second month of this New Year – note how quickly time is flying by. Do not let
opportunities to slay the giant, pressing issues in your life pass
by. Time waits for no one. It keeps
marching on whether we are prepared for the future or not. Let’s not
waste precious time procrastinating and hesitating under the guise that we are
thoroughly analyzing the problem. While it is beneficial, just like
David, to have a battle plan in place. It is never advantageous to
repetitiously rehearse and never carry out the real act.
David knew that time was of the essence and
that God’s protection and grace were upon him at that very hour. God does
not do for one what he is not willing to do for others. Whatever is on
your heart – go for it! Fill out that
application; make that phone call; shut down that repressive relationship;
start the ball rolling to open your own business; learn to sew; stop smoking;
join a fitness group…..just do it!!!
I love to play the card game, Bid Whist and one of the favorite taunts amongst
players to anyone slowing down the game by taking too long to play is to say – “study
long...study wrong”. In essence, take a good look, sum up the
situation, map out your strategy and play your hand - don’t hesitate.
Strike while the iron is hot. Go for it.
Every day is a good
day, it is up to us to make it a GREAT power-packed day! Be blessed! Dr.
JoAnn
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