There is a saying that goes, “Tomorrow is an old deceiver.” This implies that we often put things off until tomorrow and most of the time we just let them fizzle out or give up on them completely. In fact, even when tomorrow comes, nothing changes. Nevertheless, many of us still put off what we have to do immediately until tomorrow. It is proof that we are lacking the will to accomplish it.
In the parable of the talents told by Jesus, there was one thing in common among those who were complimented by their master for having gained twice as much as they had received: They went “at once” and put their money to work. They were completely different from the man who hid his master’s money in the ground and just waited for his return without doing anything and was finally deprived of even what he had.
In this age, one of the characteristics of those who stay alert is that whenever they realize something, they put it into action “right away.” No matter how many good realizations we have, if we postpone putting them into practice, it shows that we are spiritually asleep.
If we know the will of God, we should put it into action right now. If we want to bear fruit, we need to sow the seed now, and if our lamps are running out of oil, we have to fill them up right now. We must not forget that this very moment is the best time to do the gospel work.
When is the best time to put into practice what you have realized?