I have taken the opportunity this summer to read many books.  I have not done any writing this summer, just reading.  I thoroughly look forward to getting back to the writing of my second Bible study as soon as my girls go back to school.  One book I am currently reading is God’s Leading Lady by T.D. Jakes.  Oh my goodness…I love it.  I love to hear him preach, but who knew how talented of a writer he is!?  He uses more fitting analogies than any other author I have read.  I just have to share with you a few paragraphs from Chapter 3.

He writes:  When you know the timing is right, you must act boldly.  As the old folks used to sing back in West Virginia, “It may be the last time, I don’t know.”  When you know that life has given you another chance and that this could be your last time, you seize it, like a contestant on a game show who slams the buzzer trying to get the correct answer in on time and win the prize.  Yes, timing is important, and who can tell what time it is for you?  Others who judge your radical moves at this juncture in your life neither understand your past nor glimpse your destiny.  They see you now, don’t know much about “then,” and fail to realize that there is someday still humming down in your soul.  They will not tell time by the same life clock that God has revealed to you.  They’re still running on Eastern Standard Time while you’re set to a new future on Divine Saving Time.  What risks has the Lord called you to act on?  Certainly you must be attuned to the voice of His Spirit in the timing of your endeavors, but once you receive the calling and the opportunity lies ripe before you, then you must not hesitate.  Make haste, my sister, and move ahead, even in the midst of criticism.  Courage must be your companion, as you do not have the luxury to linger with the fearful.  not when you are called to receive the ransomed reward of a faithful woman.  There is only a split second between the winner and the loser.  Move ahead now!  The Scriptures are clear on this matter; God takes no pleasure in those who draw back.

 

Isn’t that awesome?  Don’t you love the “Divine Saving Time”!  So cool!

So… what risk has the Lord called you to act on?