The Power Of Acting Is In The Moment

“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them.” Proverbs 3:27 (NLT)

Every day God gives me opportunities to show kindness to people around me. As he does, he’s watching to see how I'll respond.

Will I choose to be self-centered? Or will I notice the people who need a word of encouragement, a pat on the back, an errand done for them, or some other practical means of help?

The Bible says, “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them” (Proverbs 3:27 NLT).

I won’t always have an opportunity to help. So when I do, just do it!

I probably have people in my life that I've thought about helping. I have the best intentions. But I've done nothing. Why?

I've made excuses. I might have thought, “I’ll do it when things settle down.” Guess what? Things never will.

If I'm going to do good in my life, the time is now. The Living Bible paraphrase says, “If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done” (Ecclesiastes 11:4). Today’s the day to make a difference in someone’s life.

Jesus said, “We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work” (John 9:4 NLT).

God has specific tasks he wants me to do, so I shouldn't wait for perfect conditions to do them. Instead, look for the opportunities he gives me each day to help and encourage others—and just do them.

In summary:

This passage reminds me that every day God places opportunities before me to do good and help others, and he’s watching to see how I respond. Too often, I delay or make excuses, waiting for the “perfect time” to act, but Scripture reminds me that perfect conditions never come. Proverbs 3:27 commands me not to withhold good when it’s in my power to give it, and Ecclesiastes 11:4 warns that waiting only leads to inaction. Jesus himself said we must carry out our God-given tasks while we can because time is limited. The truth is simple: the best time to encourage, serve, or help someone isn’t later—it’s now.

Bottom line: 

God gives me daily opportunities to help and encourage others, and the wisest thing I can do is act now rather than wait for the “perfect time.”

Based on this I need to choose one specific person in my circle today—whether a family member, colleague, or connection in your leadership network—and intentionally encourage or serve them with a simple act of kindness. This aligns with my calling as a coach and leader to grow people and help them fulfill their purpose, starting with small but timely actions.