'...I have begun … Now (You) begin” Deut. 2:31 

 

Because so many troubles result from reckless haste, the Bible talks a lot about waiting on God. And that's a good thing. But look out; you can 'blow it' by over-waiting. God said, '...I have begun...Now [you] begin to conquer and possess...' (Deuteronomy 2:31). You say, 'But I'm waiting for God to move.' Maybe He's waiting for you to move! God promised Abraham a great future, but it didn't happen until he left his comfort zone and '...went out, not knowing where he was going' (See Hebrews 11:8 NAS). Scary stuff! When Pharaoh's army trapped Israel at the Red Sea, God commanded His people to '...go forward' (Exodus 14:15 NKJ). The time for waiting and praying was over; they had to move in faith. Later, they were told to demonstrate their faith again by marching across the Jordan when it was at flood stage. Why? Because the only way into your next blessing is through your immediate fear! The ten lepers Jesus healed were told to go and show themselves to the priest. Luke records, 'As they went, they were cleansed' (Luke 17:14). If they'd waited to see results first, they'd never have been healed. It happened only when they started moving.

 

What has God told you to do? Get moving! It's only when you begin to fight that God joins you and makes you more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37). If you wait for Him to show up before you enter the battle, you'll wait in vain. Move out in boldness today and see what happens!