DO WHAT YOU KNOW IS RIGHT

Many believers today delay stepping into God’s calling because they are waiting—waiting for a dream, a vision, a voice from heaven, or a prophetic confirmation. While waiting on God is a biblical principle, it can also become a spiritual excuse for inaction when God has already spoken through His Word and given us His Spirit.

If you’ve repented, believed in Jesus Christ, been baptized, and received the Holy Spirit, then you are already equipped to begin serving. You don’t need to wait for a supernatural sign to start walking in obedience.

1. The Holy Spirit Equips Believers Immediately

Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would teach and guide His followers in their journey:

Luke 12:11–12 (NIV):
“When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say,

[12] for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.”

When you receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38), you receive divine empowerment. This means you’re not waiting to become perfect—you are growing while you obey.

2. Start Where You Are – Do What You Know Is Good

Paul encouraged the Colossians to act out their faith practically:

Colossians 3:23–24 (NIV):
[23]“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters…[24] since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

Here are some simple but powerful examples of what “doing what is right” looks like:

Worship: If you feel a passion to sing or play music for God, start now. (Psalm 95:1–2)
Preaching/Sharing: If you have a burden to preach or witness, begin even with one person. (2 Timothy 4:2)
Supporting Ministry: Financial giving, hospitality, or prayer are essential parts of the body. (Romans 12:6–8)
Teaching Children: Jesus valued children deeply (Mark 10:14). If this is on your heart, it’s likely Spirit-led.
Evangelizing Online or in Public: Jesus commissioned all His followers to “go and make disciples” (Matthew 28:19–20).
Writing or Creating Christian Content: Paul and the apostles wrote letters that became Scripture. Writing is ministry too (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

You don’t need to be told to do these things when the Holy Spirit is already prompting you within.

3. King Saul: An Example of Spirit-Led Initiative

After Saul was anointed by Samuel to be king, he too had doubts about what to do next. But once the Holy Spirit came upon him, he was told to move forward with confidence.

1 Samuel 10:6–7 (NIV):
[6]“The Spirit of the Lord will come upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and be turned into another man .

[7] And let it be ,when these signs come to you , that you do as the occasion demands; for God it with you .”

Samuel didn’t give Saul a detailed plan. Instead, he said: “Do whatever your hand finds to do.” Why? Because when the Holy Spirit is upon you, God is with you. This principle still applies today.

4. God is Not Waiting for Perfection – He Wants Obedience

Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NIV):
[4] “Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.”

Waiting for perfect circumstances can lead to wasted time. God has already equipped you:

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV):
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

5. But First, Begin with Salvation

If you haven’t yet repented of your sins and put your faith in Jesus Christ, that’s where you must begin. Any work done outside of Christ won’t bear lasting fruit (John 15:5).

The biblical response to salvation is:

Acts 2:38 (NIV):
“Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’”

After this, the Holy Spirit will dwell in you and guide you into all truth (John 16:13).