Gold Nugget
Verse 5: “The
plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but the plans
of everyone who is hasty, will surely be brought to poverty.”
Commentary
The worst idea is the good idea, that was
poorly executed. As a former consultant, I was often in front of a client helping them
implement industry best practices to make them more efficient and productive.
On occasion, the client would embrace the idea and try to implement it without
being diligent in planning out the necessary prerequisites to ensure its
success. As today’s “gold nugget” says, “The plans of the
diligent lead surely to plenty, but the plans of everyone who
is hasty, will surely be brought to poverty.” The old saying, “Good
things come to those who wait” still holds true. Just like picking fruit too
early or pulling the silver out of the fire before it is purified; trying to
reap benefits before it's time can ruin opportunities for prosperity. Getting married
too soon, changing jobs too soon, buying that vehicle or getting into that big
house payment before you are financially ready can only bring you to emotional
and financial bankruptcy.
Waiting for things to develop and opportunities to
open demonstrates patience and endurance; two elements that are often in short
supply in our lives. Just like trying to grow up too early or retire too early,
waiting for the natural or appropriate order of things can increase the
probability for happiness. Even in our walk with the Lord, we find that Jesus
teaches of the harm that comes from trying to develop too quickly. Consider His words
in the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13 when he teaches about the sower
that cast his seeds upon the earth, “5 Some fell on stony
places, where they did not have much earth; and they immediately sprang up
because they had no depth of earth. 6 But when the sun was up
they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away.” Sometimes
we have great opportunities for success, but we try to pick the fruit too early
or fail to plant the seed deep enough to ensure strong roots. Consider today
the desires you have that may not have evolved to the point you wanted them to.
Don’t be tempted to act too quickly. Your patience will increase the
probability of success.
Prayer
Lord, I know there have been times that I
bailed on a good idea or plan that you had for me because of being impatient.
Help me to see the benefit of waiting on you to open doors instead of me
climbing through a window. Amen
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