Waiting for the Perfect Moment?

Daily Devotional – Monday, May 5, 2025
He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap.
Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NKJV)

How many times have you felt God nudging you to do something, but you held back because it didn’t feel like the “perfect” moment? We often let fear and uncertainty keep us from moving forward. We want everything to be just right before we act.

He Who Observes the Wind

Our key text reminds us that if we are constantly waiting for flawless conditions, we will end up doing nothing at all. Life will never hand us perfect circumstances. There will always be something uncertain, something that feels a little off.

Think of a farmer. If they spent all their time watching the sky and waiting for ideal weather, they would miss the chance to plant their crops. In the same way, if we wait to feel totally ready before stepping into what God is asking of us, we might never move at all.

Waiting for the Perfect Moment?

The truth is, God doesn’t expect us to have it all figured out. He doesn’t ask us to see every step of the journey. He simply asks us to trust Him and take the first step in faith. That’s where obedience begins; not with certainty, but with surrender.

Is there something you have been putting off because you are waiting for the “right time”? Are you waiting for the perfect moment? Do not allow fear or perfectionism to keep you stuck. The wind and clouds might always be there, but so is God, and He is trustworthy.

Prayer
Almighty God, give me the courage to act on what You have placed in my heart and not wait for the perfect moment, as it rarely comes. Help me to plant in faith, even if the wind is blowing and the sky looks uncertain.