NO Excuses

This powerful message centers on the tension between divine timing and human readiness. We often find ourselves waiting for God's breakthrough, but the question posed here cuts deep: are we truly ready for what God has prepared, or are we simply talking a good game? The sermon draws on the story of Daniel's release, reminding us that sometimes we're held back not by God's reluctance but by enemy opposition that God is about to break through. The central challenge is recognizing that God has already sent the help we need—like the man waiting for rescue who missed three boats because he was looking for something different. We carry burdens that were never ours to hold, weighed down by other people's struggles and worldly concerns when God is the burden bearer. The call here is radical: stop waiting for permission, stop making excuses, and open the doors God has already unlocked. We need instructions, not just visions. We need to be willing to walk through troubled waters, trusting that troubled doesn't mean drowning. The transformative insight is that peace doesn't always look peaceful, and God's favor often requires us to step forward before we feel completely ready. It's time to release what isn't ours and embrace what God has already provided.