Don't Delay

Introduction

Divine Delays are Beautiful but Human Delays can be Costly

Acts 22:17–19

Acts 22:21

Make haste was not a suggestion, but a command. Had Paul continued arguing and delayed he would have missed God’s protection.

Delay:  postpone or defer (an action) be late or slow; loiter  make (someone or something) late or slow

Procrastinate: delay or postpone action; put off doing something

How Human Delay Gets in the Way (4 Ways)

1.  When we get Too Comfortable

Joshua 18:1–3

Judges 2:1–3

“Justice too long delayed is justice denied.” MLK

2. When we get Too Carefree

Hebrews 3:15

Hebrews 3:12–13

2 Corinthians 6:2

“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now.” MLK

3. When we get Too Careless 

James 4:17

A. Delayed Obedience is often Disobedience.

B. There are sins of Commission and sins of Omission.

Proverbs 3:27–28

“The time is always right to do what is right.” MLK

4. When we get Too Coldhearted

Luke 10:29–34

A. Difference should never Delay Care

B. Delayed Compassion is a seed and Delayed help is the Harvest

“Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.” Fannie Lou Hamer

Confession

Father God, in this season, I don't want my delays to get in Your way. Help me remove unhealthy delays so I wont cancel any blessings that are headed my way. In Jesus’ name Amen.