09/01/2026
Bible Study: With Dr. Olivia James 9/01/26 8pm ,Tuesday
Title: "God Has Delivered On Promise Nine Months: Moving Forward with Purpose (STOP Procrastinating)
As we gather tonight, we're reminded that God is a God of promise-keepers. He has delivered us from sin, delivered us into His presence, and is delivering us into a life of purpose. But, beloved, there's a danger that threatens our progress: procrastination. It's time to confront the "I'll do it later" mindset that's holding us back.
The Bible warns us about the dangers of procrastination. In Proverbs 13:4, we read, "The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the soul of the diligent is richly supplied." God is calling us to be diligent, to be intentional, and to move forward with purpose. We have four months to plan and pull together – let's not waste a single day.
In 2 Corinthians 8:10-11, Paul writes, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." But, he also says, "Now therefore, complete the doing of it." God has started a work in us, and He expects us to complete it. We can't afford to procrastinate, people of God. We have a limited time to make an impact, to share the Gospel, and to live out our faith.
The Israelites faced a similar challenge. In Nehemiah 4:6, we read, "So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work." The people had a mind to work! They didn't make excuses; they didn't put it off until tomorrow. They worked with all their might, and the wall was built. Let's have that same mindset, beloved.
God has delivered us, and now it's time to move forward. We have a purpose, a calling, and a mission. Let's not let procrastination rob us of our destiny. As Hebrews 10:38 says, "My righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him." Let's move forward with faith, trusting that God is with us, and that He will see us through.
In the next four months, let's make a commitment to ourselves, to God, and to each other. Let's complete what we've started, and let's do it with excellence. Procrastination is not an option. We will move forward, we will be diligent, and we will finish strong. God has delivered; now it's our turn to move forward. Let's do this, church!
As I have studied this , here are some biblical principles to explore further:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (time and seasons)
Matthew 25:1-13 (parable of the ten virgins)
James 4:13-17 (planning and uncertainty)
Proverbs 21:5 (diligence vs. haste).
