Avoiding God's Blessings Doesn't Make Sense

2 Corinthians 6:2
For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation." - (NIV)

For He says, In the time of favor (of an assured welcome) I have listened to and heeded your call, and I have helped you on the day of deliverance (the day of salvation). Behold, now is truly the time for a gracious welcome and acceptance [of you from God]; behold, now is the day of salvation! - (Amplified Bible)

Hebrews 3:15
Remember what it says: “Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled.” (NLT)

while it is said:“ Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” (NKJV)

Let's consider honesty, loyalty, and faithfulness in our thoughts today. Of course, we should be doing that daily. Humor me for a bit. You have this idea you've been toying with all week or month. And you have put much time and effort into the whole thought process. Now comes the decision making process or perhaps for some of you … the final decision making process. You have your reservations. You even question your motives behind it all. Why the hesitation? Or is it safe to ask, why the procrastination? This past Sunday, the guest pastor said procrastination is our answer to not do what God has asked or to act upon the answer He provided us. I have to agree whether whole heartedly or half heartedly. It makes sense, and it's funny how some of us will say, "I'm waiting for God to answer me." In fact, I remember telling a dear friend of mine not so long ago that the answer was within him/her because God is ever present and always answering prayer.

What am I saying? Do you ever think that your plan is better than God's? Do you think His plan is just too inconvenient for you? That's not a difficult question to answer; however, the truth in your answer may be. One must realize that God's call deserves and requires an immediate response. Key word: immediate. If you can recall the disciples, each one gave an immediate response to follow Jesus. Ahh! Wait a minute. Yes, He does give us a choice, yet even the choice cannot wait forever. Remember the parable about the ten bridesmaids? (Read Matthew 25:1-15)

Friends, He does not ask you to do anything without giving you the resources and power to accomplish it. Moses, Sampson, Esther, and Jabez are ones that come to my mind quickly. If you avoid the opportunities God gives you, you will miss His blessings as well. If you accept His call, you will be living according to His will, which will bring you great blessing and joy.


Song: Sing (I'm Gonna Sing When The Spirit Says Sing (by: William Farley Smith 1947- )


I'm gonna sing when the Spirit says sing, I'm gonna sing when the Spirit says sing, I'm gonna sing when the Sprit says sing, and obey the Spirit of the Lord.

I'm gonna pray when the Spirit says pray, …

I'm gonna cry when the Spirit says cry, …

I'm gonna shout when the Spirit says shout, ...



Have you received a clear call from God? Will you avoid it or accept it?