It’s Not Too Late to Obey God — He Still Wants Your Yes
Have you ever felt like you missed your chance to do what God has called you to?
Maybe He nudged you months—or even years—ago, and you didn’t move. Maybe fear got in the way. Or doubt. Or life got in the way.
Now you wonder:
Is the door closed? Am I still called to it? Does He still want me to do that specific thing—or something else entirely?
Gentle Reminder: It’s not too late to say yes.
Even if you’ve delayed. Even if you’ve resisted. God still wants your obedience—not because He needs perfect people, but because He knows what’s waiting for you on the other side of surrender. If you are truly submitted to the Lord and willing to see God move in your life, you're not too late.
One question many of us wrestle with is: Is waiting disobedience?
I’ve been there. I’ve told myself, “God knows my heart on this; I just can’t make a move right now.”
Does this sound familiar? Let’s lean in and explore this together.
Is Delayed Obedience Disobedience?
The Bible tells us that if we love God, we will obey Him.
Obedience isn’t about control—it’s about love. It’s about trusting His timing more than our hesitation, doubts, and fears.
I get it — it's not always easy to obey, especially when you don't have all the answers. But that's the beauty of obedience: it pulls us closer to the One who does.
“Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’”
So yes, delayed obedience is still disobedience.
When God speaks, there may be a divine window for that instruction. And when we delay, we might miss what He intended to do through us at that moment.
But here’s the grace:
While delayed obedience can mean missing a divine moment, it doesn’t mean you’re disqualified. God’s mercy is bigger than our hesitation.
Obedience Isn’t Always Loud
Oftentimes, we think callings are grand and visible—like changing careers or moving cities.
But sometimes, obedience is quiet:
Giving a helping hand
Making that overdue call
Offering a word of encouragement that could change someone’s life
Think of Saul, who disobeyed God’s command and lost the kingdom (see 1 Samuel 15).
Or Jonah, who ran from God’s assignment and ended up in the belly of a fish:
“Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights”
Even after Jonah disobeyed and cried out to the Lord in prayer, God still gave him the same assignment again.
He didn’t reject Jonah. And He won’t reject you either.
Why God Continues to Pursue You
Here’s the beautiful truth:
There’s a version of you God sees that you don’t even fully know yet.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you.”
He’s not calling you based on who you are today—He’s calling you based on who He created you to be.
You were born for such a time as this.
There’s a problem on this earth that you were uniquely created to help solve.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.”
Take a moment:
What has God asked you to do that you’ve been putting off?
Write it down. Invite Jesus into it.
Saying Yes to God
When you say yes, God takes your journey—the pain, the waiting, the growth—and uses it.
You might not see the whole picture now, but in time, when you decide to answer the call, it’ll all make sense and work for the good and the glory of God.
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
Your yes doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to be surrendered.
It takes humility to say yes.
As we humble ourselves to the will of God, He will make provision for what He has called us to do.
“But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
He isn’t asking you to become someone else.
He wants you to be authentically you—the version He handcrafted, the one who can reflect the light of Jesus in the world.
3 Steps to Help You Obey God
1. Be honest with God.
Tell Him what’s on your heart—the fears, the insecurities, the what-ifs. Lay them at the feet of Jesus.
2. Repent and realign.
Repentance is how we return to alignment with God—not from shame, but born of love, humility, and reverence.
3. Believe what God says about you.
You are loved. You are a new creation in Christ Jesus. Fearfully and wonderfully made. God has much to say about you - search the scriptures and see.
Be Encouraged: Your moment hasn’t passed—grace still meets you right where you are. His arms remain wide open. His voice still gently calls your name. Say yes. Step out in faith. And watch the beauty unfold on the other side of your obedience.
Closing Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your patience and grace. Help me to say yes to You today wholeheartedly. Give me courage to obey and faith to trust Your timing. Amen.
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