Leaders are people who like to get things done. Once we see something that needs to be accomplished, we rush into action. This approach may have led to success in the past, but it is not always wise when walking with God. With God, it is not just what we do that matters, but also how and when.
It is not enough merely to determine what God wants us to do and then race into battle. That can lead to a swift and decisive defeat. We must linger before the Lord until He gives us specific instructions about how and when to advance.
God sent word to the Israelites that He no longer wanted them to enter the Promised Land. But they were not listening. Their eventual debacle could have been avoided, had they paid attention. But they were so eager to be advancing, that they ignored God’s clear warning. Such spiritual deafness led to a terrible setback.
Has God been speaking to you? Have you been listening? Really listening? Have you been patiently waiting on the Lord as He reveals the specifics of what He wants you to do? God could help us avoid much pain and suffering, if we would only listen.