In my line of work we are always learning and working to set clear and attainable deadlines to drive decision making. Deadlines provide a sense of urgency and accountability internally for our team and externally for the community we serve. Deadlines are our friends. Prayerfully set deadlines drive us to make better decisions for God.
Elijah, the prophet of God, felt compelled to call out the false prophets of his day. So, he asked his friend Obadiah to set up a meeting with king Ahab, the authority over the prophets of Baal. The king charged Elijah with being a troublemaker, which he denied. The prophet then accused the king of deserting Yahweh. He challenged Ahab to use his influence to immediately convene the pagan leaders. The king brought together 850 false prophets and Elijah brought with him the one true living God. A prayerful deadline unleashed the dramatic power of God’s glory (see 1 Kings 18:37-39).
Procrastination could delay a blessing the Lord Jesus has for your life. Low priority tasks may be more fun and easier, but high priority tasks bring the best long term fulfillment. School work can be tedious and onerous, but deadlines along the way enhance your education. Incremental understanding is much better than last minute mental memorization with little comprehension. If you put off today what you can do tomorrow, you may miss a God opportunity. Be faithful with a small unpleasant task today and trust the Lord with a larger pleasant possibility tomorrow.
Furthermore, see deadlines as the Spirit’s way to show you the best direction. What would you do differently if you only had one year left to live? Take those ideas that come to mind and prioritize them around helpful deadlines. Short deadlines can keep tasks simple, while long deadlines may bring too much complexity. Focus on one problem at a time and do not be overwhelmed by a dozen things at once. Also, be flexible when a faith opportunity arises. Deadlines drive decisions, but be willing to adjust based on the Spirit’s leading. Be decisive, act and trust God.
Our prayer: Father help us to accept deadlines in our lives, and see the blessing that they are in our lives to prioritize our day In Jesus name amen.
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Pastor Todd A. Brown
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
Vision:" Disciples Making a Kingdom Impact"
Mission: Exalting, Evangelizing, Equipping, and Encouraging every soul in Christ
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