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Devotional by J.Pierce

Estimated Read Time:

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14-16 minutes

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Prayer

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Abba Yahweh (Father God),

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Soften our hearts today.
Remove every distraction, fear, or hesitation that keeps us from responding to Your voice.
Teach us to recognize Your calling,
to trust Your timing,
and to surrender without delay.

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Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit),
bring clarity where there is confusion,
conviction where there is avoidance,
and courage where there is fear.

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In Yeshua’s name — Amen.

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Introduction

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Most people don’t turn away from God on purpose.
They simply say:

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“I’ll start tomorrow.”
“I’ll pray later.”
“I know I should… just not right now.”
“I’ll get serious when life slows down.”

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But tomorrow becomes next week.
Next week becomes next month.
Next month becomes another year.

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And little by little, we drift.

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Not because we don’t love Yahweh…
but because life pulls us,
responsibility stretches us,
and fear convinces us we’re not ready.

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This devotional is for the person who hears the call of God
but keeps pushing it aside.

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Not rejecting Him—
just delaying Him.

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Yahweh is calling with urgency, love, and patience:

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“Come now.
Walk with Me now.
Answer Me now.”

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Scripture Exploration

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1. God’s Call Is an Invitation, Not an Interruption

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Isaiah 55:6— “Seek Yahweh while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.”

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This scripture reveals:

There is a window—
a moment of grace—
where God draws you closer.
Don’t miss it.

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2. Delaying God’s Direction Brings Confusion

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Proverbs 3:5–6—“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart…
and He will make straight your paths.”

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When we delay obedience,
the path becomes foggy.
When we obey,
the path becomes straight.

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3. Putting God Off Is a Form of Spiritual Drift

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Hebrews 2:1 —“We must pay greater attention… so that we do not drift away.”

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No one drifts intentionally.
Delay produces distance.

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4. God Calls Because He Has Purpose Waiting

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Jeremiah 29:11 —“For I know the plans I have for you…”

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God’s plans do not unfold until we respond.

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5. Ignoring His Voice Has Real Consequences

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James 4:17 —“Anyone who knows the right thing to do and fails to do it,
for that person it is sin.”

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This isn’t condemnation—
it’s protection.

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6. Delayed Obedience Is Still Disobedience

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Psalm 95:7–8—“Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”

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Every “not today” hardens a little.

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7. God’s Call Comes With Power, Not Pressure

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Philippians 2:13—“For it is God who works in you,
both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”

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If He calls you—
He equips you.

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​​​​​​​​Deep Dive: Why We Keep Putting God Off

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People delay God for different reasons.
Some out of fear.
Some out of exhaustion.
Some out of shame.
Some because they don’t feel ready.

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But here’s the truth:

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You will never feel fully ready for God’s call — and He knows that.

He calls you anyway.
Not because you’re prepared,
but because He will prepare you.

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Let’s break down the most common reasons we delay God:

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1. “I don’t want to fail.”

Obedience feels risky.
What if I mess up?
What if I’m not enough?

But God doesn’t call the perfect—
He perfects the called.

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2. “I’m too busy.”

Life gets loud.
Responsibilities pile up.
We tell ourselves we’ll get serious “when things calm down.”

But nothing changes until God becomes the priority.

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3. “I’m not worthy right now.”

Some delay because they feel dirty, distant, sinful, or ashamed.

But Yahweh never says,
“Get clean, then come.”
He says,
“Come, and I will cleanse you.”

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4. “I’m afraid of what God will ask of me.”

Following God requires surrender.
And surrender feels scary.

But the cost of disobedience is always greater than the cost of obedience.

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5. “I think I have more time.”

This is the most dangerous lie.

Delayed obedience produces:

• missed seasons

• delayed blessings

• unnecessary pain

• spiritual dryness

• directionless living

God is calling now because now is the moment He prepared for you.

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Relatable Scenario

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Imagine you’re trying to leave the house.

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Your ride is waiting outside.
Engine running.
Door open.

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But you keep saying:

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“Hold on, give me one minute.”
“One more thing.”
“I’ll be right there.”

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Minutes become hours.
The opportunity slowly fades.
The moment passes.

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God’s call is like that open door:

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He is waiting.
He is ready.
But He won’t force you inside.

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Life Stories

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1. The One Who Wanted Perfect Conditions

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They kept saying,
“When things settle, I’ll start.”
Nothing settled.
Only when they obeyed did peace arrive.

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2. The One Afraid of Sacrifice

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They feared saying yes because of what it might cost.
But when they obeyed,
God gave more than He took.

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3. The One Who Realized Delay Was Disobedience

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Their life was stuck.
Dreams delayed.
Spirit stagnant.

When they finally surrendered,
breakthroughs came quickly.

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Core Message

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When God calls you,
He is not asking for your readiness.
He is asking for your yes.

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Delayed obedience:

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• weakens your spirit

• slows your progress

• opens the door to confusion

• keeps you in cycles

• blocks divine timing

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Immediate obedience:

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• opens doors

• releases clarity

• strengthens your spirit

• aligns your destiny

• accelerates your purpose

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God is calling you now
because now is the appointed time.

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Everyday Challenges

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• Being easily distracted

• Feeling unworthy or unprepared

• Procrastinating spiritual growth

• Waiting for perfect conditions

• Fear of surrender

• Ignoring inner conviction

• Relying on feelings instead of faith

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Modern Connections

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In a world that encourages delay—

“take your time,”
“you’re not ready,”
“do it later”—
Yahweh speaks with urgency.

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Not harshness.
Not fear.
Urgency.

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Because He loves you too much
to let you drift away slowly.

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His call is not pressure.
It is protection.

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Reflection & Application

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Ask yourself:

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1. What has Yahweh been calling me to do that I’ve delayed?

2. Why have I been putting Him off?

3. What fear, excuse, or distraction do I need to confront?

4. What step of obedience can I take today?

5. What might happen if I keep delaying?

6. What blessing awaits on the other side of obedience?

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Write your reflection.
Pray through it.
Respond today.

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Closing Prayer

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Yahweh,
I hear You calling.
I confess I have delayed, hesitated, or resisted.
Forgive me for putting You off.
Give me courage to obey quickly,
wisdom to recognize Your voice,
and strength to walk in Your calling without fear.

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Today, I say yes.

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In Yeshua’s name — Amen.

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Further Study:

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• Isaiah 55:6

• Hebrews 2:1

• Proverbs 3:5–6

• James 4:17

• Jeremiah 29:11

• Philippians 2:13

• Psalm 95:7–8

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Key Takeaway:

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When God calls, hesitation costs you—
but obedience accelerates you.

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Concluding Thoughts:

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God is not calling you to burden you.
He is calling you to bless you.
To guide you.
To protect you.
To awaken you.
To align you with your purpose.

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Do not delay.
Do not drift.
Do not wait for perfect conditions.

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Say yes now.
Move now.
The door is open.

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