Throughout Scripture and history, some of the greatest of human accomplishments commenced at an early hour. With so much to accomplish in the day, men and women had to rise early in the morning. Often people who accomplish the most in the day are the ones who choose to have a longer day!
Some people cannot seem to navigate the early hours. They are not “morning people.” Other people enjoy the late hours of the previous day too much. Beginning a day sluggishly means you may not be fully prepared to deal with what is coming. When the opportunity arises, they are still attempting to gain their bearings.
When it comes to God’s activity, we cannot afford to be unprepared. When God has us ready, He can do more through us in an hour than we could accomplish on our own in a decade. But we must be prepared.
Something special can happen in the still, quiet hours of the early morning that does not occur in the midst of the din of afternoon rush hour! Take time soon to rise early and to prepare your heart and mind for what God is preparing to do. As you listen to what is on God’s heart, you might be overwhelmed by what you hear!