Good Intentions

How many times in your life, when you have seen a new invention, have you said to yourself that you had that same idea years ago? Or even better, you wish that you’d have had that idea and made the money for something so simple? How about this? How many times have you wanted to help with something at church? How often have you seen a need and thought you could be the person that who could fill that spot? Need another? How many times have you thought about talking to a loved one or neighbor or friend about Christ?

The next question, how many times have you actually taken action on those ideas? IF you had actually done something with the idea you had, what would have that invention been like, and how rich could you be? What if you stepped up and helped with the youth, teen group, or started a ministry of your own that you see a need for in the church? What would that other person’s life be like if you took action and talked to them and attempted to lead them to Christ?

You see, it’s all about that word there isn’t it? Action. We’re all full of good intentions and have great ideas. The problem is that very few of us take action. Very few of us see an idea through, even if it fails. We all do it all the time, especially with spreading God’s love for others. Why is it so hard to take action?

I’m not here this week with all of the answers. In fact, I think that this week the answers will be different for every one of us. We all have our own reasons, although probably few are really any good. What I’d like you to get out of this week’s message is that the next time you see an opportunity to do anything, at least start to think about taking action. You have to first ackowledge that the possibility is there and that action can be taken before you can react. After you do that, pray. If God wants you to move further with it, then you’ll know – he’ll make sure you get hit over the head with it. The question is, will you be willing to act?