Thought is an important discipline for the Kingdom citizen. When we are too busy to think, we are too busy. If the Spirit of wisdom (Eph 1:17) dwells within us and we have received wisdom from on high (Col 3:16; 4:5), then a wonderful stewardship has been given to us. We must think, and think often.
However, there comes a time when this depth of thinking must cease and action must occur. Of course, thought and aggressive evaluation must continue, but this degree of thought needs to cease for the moment. To continue thinking, one would have to remain static and move nowhere for the advancement of the gospel in our cities, across our country, and throughout the world.
Archimedes supposedly said if he had a lever long enough and a place to stand, he could move the earth. This statement came after proper thought. However, the ancient mathematician was not wanting to remain in the theory, he wanted a stick and a spot so things could happen.
We have something more important in our trust and a task more grandiose and earth moving.
You have discussed and debated, pondered and meditated. No more paralysis of analysis. It is time to get a stick and a spot. Move.
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