Aug
20
Without Hesitation
Filed Under Devotional
I’ve played enough video games in my life to start to see some common game mechanics used repeatedly. One that gets used all the time is the concept of multiple, shifting barriers or paths. They are often layered or staggered in a way that it would be impossible to make it through without careful timing. When you wait long enough, though, the gaps or the path pieces all line up and you have a brief moment to make it through.
The rule all gamers learn with this mechanic is to be patient. There’s no use rushing or trying to get ahead of the barriers. Just wait until the right moment. But, when that moment arrives, you have to take advantage of it full on and without a second thought.
I’ve had moments in my life where the path ahead seems to be a series of obstructions and barriers. Then, as I’m toiling away, I finally see the pattern and I see all of the pieces moving. With a little foresight, I can see the openings beginning to align. I can see the window ahead opening. Those times when I’m completely dependent on God, I make the dash. The times I’m not, I pause to second-guess and miss the window.
“Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD!” Psalm 27:14
Wait for God to provide the right moment.
“And Peter answered Him and said, ‘Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.’
So He said, ‘Come.’ And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.” Matthew 14:28-29
Ask for guidance and when He says it’s time to go, get out of the boat and go. If Peter had hesitated, his moment would have passed. He would never have another opportunity to experience a miracle like that again.
It’s okay to size up the situation. It’s good to pray for guidance. But, when that moment comes and the gaps in all of the walls line up, make a break for it at full speed and without hesitation.
You may never have another chance like it.