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Have you ever caught yourself waiting for the “perfect” moment to start walking in your God-given purpose?

Maybe you’ve said…

• “I’ll write when I feel more qualified.”
• “I’ll serve when life slows down.”
• “I’ll launch that ministry once I’m more confident.”

We often picture our calling as something we’ll step into someday, when the conditions are just right. But what if the perfect moment isn’t later—what if it’s now?

The Trap of Waiting for Ideal Conditions

Waiting for the right timing can feel responsible… even spiritual. But sometimes, that waiting is really fear in disguise. We worry we’ll fail. That we’re not enough. That we’ll get it wrong.

But the truth is, walking in obedience has never required perfection.

Look at Moses. In Exodus 4, when God called him to confront Pharaoh and lead His people out of Egypt, Moses panicked: “I’m not eloquent… I’m slow of speech!”

God’s response? He didn’t lay out a detailed roadmap. He didn’t fix Moses’ speech. He simply asked, “What is that in your hand?” (Exodus 4:2).

A staff. Just an ordinary stick.

But in God’s hands, that staff parted seas, brought water from a rock, and became a symbol of His power and presence.

What’s in Your Hand?

God still asks this same question today.

What has He already given you?

• A gift for words?
• A heart for people?
• A knack for organization?
• A story that can help others?
• A voice that can speak hope?

You don’t have to wait for a platform, a title, or a perfectly polished plan. If God has placed something in your heart—and something in your hand—He’s calling you to move.

Stewardship Means Using, Not Shelving

We tend to view stewardship as something tied to money or tithing. But biblical stewardship covers all that God entrusts to us—including our time, gifts, relationships, and calling.

Jesus told the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 not to praise the one who waited, but to honor the ones who used what they were given—even if it wasn’t much.

Here’s the truth: Faithful stewardship means taking action with what you already have.

You don’t need a 5-year plan to start.

You don’t need 10,000 followers.

You need faith.

Your Obedience Might Be Someone Else’s Breakthrough

One blog post could shift someone’s perspective.

One act of kindness could speak louder than a sermon.

One step of faith could inspire someone else to take theirs.

In John 6, a young boy offered up five loaves and two fish. That humble offering fed thousands because Jesus blessed and multiplied it.

God isn’t looking for big. He’s looking for available.

Stop Waiting for Perfect—Start Walking in Purpose

Fear whispers, “You’re not ready.”
God declares, “I will be with you.”

Perfection says, “Fix everything first.”
Faith says, “Follow Me, and I’ll guide you.”

You don’t have to feel brave to obey. You don’t have to feel equipped to begin.

God often equips after we step out—not before.

“The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.”
—1 Thessalonians 5:24

Small Faithful Steps Add Up

It’s tempting to think that big impact requires big moves—but in the Kingdom, obedience is the measure of success.

• The widow had one jar of oil—God multiplied it (2 Kings 4).
• Gideon had a small army—God gave victory (Judges 7).
• Jesus used mud to heal eyes, spit to loosen tongues, and mustard-seed faith to move mountains.

Never underestimate what God can do with the “little” you offer.

A Simple Call to Action

So let’s stop asking “When will I be ready?” and start asking “What can I do today with what I already have?”

• Write the post.
• Send the message.
• Share the encouragement.
• Start the study group.
• Use your story.

There’s someone out there who needs exactly what you’ve been holding back.

And maybe, just maybe, your obedience is the bridge between their need and God’s answer.

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Final Thought

You don’t have to be the most talented, the most prepared, or the most confident.

You just have to be faithful.

So… what’s in your hand?

Give it to God—and watch Him do more with it than you ever could on your own.