The Principle of Risk
A major part of our life is controlled by the wisdom in us.
Ecclesiastes 11:4
‘Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.’
In those days, there were no news channels that gave reports on the weather. Instead people would look at the sky and make comments on how the weather was likely to be that day. Why is the weather important? It is important to ‘read the sky’ for the farmers to sow seeds.
At the same time in Ecclesiastes, the writer warns us that -
Too much time spent watching the skies will only distract the person from the task he is supposed to do.
In other words, don’t always wait for the perfect time. Many people spend years thinking and planning waiting for the right time. We need to understand that there is a risk factor in everything. Whether it is a new business or a job, you will have to face risks.
A good business is one where there is a win-win situation.
Let's look at another example - many people when they start looking for a bride or groom, they keep searching till they find the perfect person. There is a risk in getting married.
Acts 15:26
‘men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.’
There is a risk in serving Jesus too! But we need to be bold to stand up for our Lord.
We need to take risks at times but remember, do not be foolish.
Proverbs 21:5
‘The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.’
Proverbs 27:12
‘The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.’
Summary
Whether it's a new job or going abroad, or going for higher studies, everything involves a risk. At times we need to take that risk to reach the goal. But above everything we need to have wisdom and faith in the Lord Jesus.
Ecclesiastes 11:4
‘Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.’
In those days, there were no news channels that gave reports on the weather. Instead people would look at the sky and make comments on how the weather was likely to be that day. Why is the weather important? It is important to ‘read the sky’ for the farmers to sow seeds.
At the same time in Ecclesiastes, the writer warns us that -
Too much time spent watching the skies will only distract the person from the task he is supposed to do.
In other words, don’t always wait for the perfect time. Many people spend years thinking and planning waiting for the right time. We need to understand that there is a risk factor in everything. Whether it is a new business or a job, you will have to face risks.
A good business is one where there is a win-win situation.
Let's look at another example - many people when they start looking for a bride or groom, they keep searching till they find the perfect person. There is a risk in getting married.
Acts 15:26
‘men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.’
There is a risk in serving Jesus too! But we need to be bold to stand up for our Lord.
We need to take risks at times but remember, do not be foolish.
Proverbs 21:5
‘The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.’
Proverbs 27:12
‘The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.’
Summary
Whether it's a new job or going abroad, or going for higher studies, everything involves a risk. At times we need to take that risk to reach the goal. But above everything we need to have wisdom and faith in the Lord Jesus.
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About The Author:
Dr. Damien Antony
Born and brought up in a Christian family, Dr. Damien Antony possessed an unquenching quest for truth right from his boyhood days and eventually his relentless search led him to the Bible. He is a Revival Preacher, Bible Teacher, Leadership Trainer, Author and a Life Coach. He moves under the anointing for Prophetic, Healing, Deliverance, Inner Healing and Financial Breakthrough. God has also blessed him with an Apostolic Mandate to take the Universal Body of Christ to the next level of revelation and anointing.
Born and brought up in a Christian family, Dr. Damien Antony possessed an unquenching quest for truth right from his boyhood days and eventually his relentless search led him to the Bible. He is a Revival Preacher, Bible Teacher, Leadership Trainer, Author and a Life Coach. He moves under the anointing for Prophetic, Healing, Deliverance, Inner Healing and Financial Breakthrough. God has also blessed him with an Apostolic Mandate to take the Universal Body of Christ to the next level of revelation and anointing.
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