Without Hesitation
A sermon part of the Divine Moments sermon series by Pastor Greg Harvey.
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The Power of 'Now'
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'So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us."' - Luke 2:15
When the angels finished their heavenly announcement and returned to glory, the shepherds faced a choice. They could have discussed it, debated it, or decided to think about it overnight. Instead, they said something powerful: 'Let us now go to Bethlehem.' That little word 'now' changed everything.
Divine moments demand immediate responses. There's something about God's timing that doesn't wait for our convenience. When He speaks, when He calls, when He invites - the moment is now, not later. The shepherds understood this instinctively. They didn't say 'tomorrow' or 'when we finish our shift.' They said 'now.'
How often do we miss God's invitations because we want to respond on our timeline instead of His? We feel prompted to encourage someone, but we think we'll do it later. We sense God calling us to step out in faith, but we want to wait until we feel more prepared. We hear His voice clearly, but we convince ourselves that surely He'll understand if we delay our obedience.
The truth is, divine opportunities often come with expiration dates. The person who needs encouragement might not be there tomorrow. The door God opens today might close if we wait. The courage we feel in this moment might fade if we postpone our response.
Life isn't just made up of years and decades - it's made up of moments. And when God calls you into a moment, your response determines whether you'll experience the miracle He has prepared. The shepherds' immediate obedience led them to witness the Christ child. Their 'now' response opened the door to the greatest privilege of their lives.
What is God asking you to do 'now'? Don't let hesitation rob you of your divine moment.
The divine moments happen with immediate responses. You can't just play it off. You can't just say, well, maybe I'll do it later.
Reflect: What divine invitation have you been putting off that God is calling you to respond to 'now'?
Prayer: Father, forgive me for the times I've delayed my obedience to Your voice. Give me the courage and faith to respond immediately when You call. Help me to recognize that Your timing is perfect, and teach me to say 'yes' to You without hesitation. I don't want to miss the miracles You have prepared for me. Amen.
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