Genesis 37:29 (NKJV)

“Then Reuben returned to the pit, and indeed Joseph was not in the pit; and he tore his clothes.”

Reuben had a secret plan to save his brother from death, but he didn’t execute it immediately. The idea he had was to let them cast Joseph into the pit rather than kill him outrightly; while he, Reuben, would sneak back later to deliver Joseph. Sounded like a reasonable plan but with its delay came another scheme from the brothers that Reuben had never anticipated.

When we have the opportunity to do good, do it immediately. Don’t delay because Satan is always on the prowl to quickly fulfill his agenda. Don’t wait to implement your good plans; as much as possible, perform them as soon as possible.

While delayed goodness may seem good to you, it may be rendered futile and valueless with the passage of time. Do the good you want to do- now!

“I hear You, Lord. Spur my heart to spontaneous righteous actions, and not delay in obeying the proddings of Your Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”