Momentum: Knowing When to Act!
Life has a funny way of timing things. Opportunities, challenges, and flurries of activity in both our personal and professional lives often seem to come all at once. And then, just as suddenly, we may find ourselves in seasons of waiting—times of preparation, reflection, and wondering what comes next.
I've learned that recognizing when to act and when to be still is a critical skill. When times of action arise, it’s essential to discern which opportunities to seize and which to let go. Scripture provides wisdom on how to navigate these moments. When God presents opportunities, we are called to respond.
Biblical Wisdom on Seizing the Moment
Proverbs 10:5 (NIV) – "He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son."
→ This verse highlights the importance of taking action at the right time and not delaying when opportunities arise.
James 4:17 (NIV) – "If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them."
→ Hesitation can lead to missed divine opportunities; when God presents a moment, we must act in obedience and faith.
Galatians 6:9 (NIV) – "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
→ Diligence in doing good is key, as God’s timing will bring forth a harvest when we remain steadfast.
Colossians 4:5 (NIV) – "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity."
→ This verse encourages us to recognize moments of influence and growth and to use them for God’s glory.
Momentum and Spiritual Readiness
Momentum builds upon itself. The phrase "on a roll" exists because movement generates more movement. Keeping things in motion is much easier than starting from a complete stop. God understands this and often provides seasons of opportunity where doors open, relationships flourish, and work becomes fruitful.
These seasons can be exhilarating, challenging, and even exhausting, but they are also some of the most productive and rewarding times when we embrace them with the right mindset. While God does not want us to burn out, He does desire that we work alongside Him with purpose and diligence.
When we are blessed with opportunities to glorify God through our work and actions, let us seek His wisdom in discerning the right steps to take. Let us remain prayerful, strategic, and faithful—trusting that He will guide our momentum in ways that align with His perfect plan.
Are you in a season of action or waiting? Either way, prepare your heart and mind, because when the time to act comes, God wants you ready!
-Mark
