(Be blessed by this DWOD for July 18, 2014 by guest contributor Lance Wallnau)

Why Are You Waiting?

It is a noble thing to be conscientious about doing the will of God, but I wonder if too much caution isn’t often an evidence of a misunderstanding about the nature of God and calling.

Remember the parable about the talents (Matthew 25:14-30)? Three men received talents. One guy multiplied five and another multiplied two. The master was delighted. The third guy feared his master and buried his one talent in the earth. When the boss returned he got his one talent back. What did the master call him? A “wicked, lazy slave.”

Most people miss entirely the point of this parable. It isn’t a parable about God rewarding good stewardship. It’s not about stewardship at all–it’s a parable about RISK! God rewards RISK.

Intelligent risk-taking in Heaven’s interest is of interest to Heaven! Those who play it so safe that they never risk losing are called “wicked and lazy.”

Therefore:

1. Be willing to risk.

The Apostle Paul wanted to be led by the Spirit – but he sought that leading while moving. He was far from sitting still as he…“passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia; and after they came to Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them…” (Acts 16:6-7) Blocked by the Spirit in two geographies he pressed into a vision in the night of a Macedonian calling for help. Off he went!

2. Get in motion while seeking the open door. A parked car is difficult to steer.

I especially encourage young people to go for it. You’re not going to be into your real career stride till your 30’s, so experience as much as you can in your 20’s. Swing the bat and be willing to miss. Try many things. Find out what you like and what you’re good at. Put yourself into positions where you risk being wrong.

3. Get a clear picture of where you want to end up.

It’s amazing how this works. If you get real clear on WHAT you want to see, the HOW TO will start to materialize.

The Bible sequence is “whatsoever things ye desire, when ye pray believe…” Notice, the starting point for manifestation isn’t “strategy”, it’s holy desire! Picture the thing you desire and your desire for the thing you picture will attract the vehicle for manifestation.

The secret is “believing” with the “heart,” not “straining” with the “head.” Not that God won’t use your mind. In fact He just might drop an entire mega-strategy right into your head in a flash–that’s usually how it happens.

The point is that God wants you less worried about missing His perfect will and more comfortable being in motion, risking and seeing His works and interventions in your life.

Conclusion? Love God and GO FOR IT!

(Dr. Lance Wallnau is a world-class trainer and consultant whose students span the globe. From bestselling authors, pastors, and billion dollar CEO‘s, he has helped to transform the lives of thousands. Please check out his resources at www.lancelearning.com)