The Risk Of Playing Too Safe.

“Then the one who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Sir, I knew that you were a hard man, harvesting where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed, so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.” Matt. 25:24-25. 

Two seeds lay dormant in the soil in the corner of a farmyard. The first little seed wanted to grow big and strong and produce fruit and seed of its own. So the first little seed sent its roots deep into the earth where it was able to find all the water and nutrients that it needed. The seed established a root system to provide an anchor that would give the seedling, then the sapling and finally the plant, the stability it would need to sustain its future growth. This first little seed had lofty ambitions and it became the beautiful plant that it had always dreamed of becoming. The second little seed also wanted the same things, but the second little seed was afraid. The soil was cold and dark and uninviting. The second seed was afraid that if it sent its roots down into the earth, it might encounter rocks or even worse, a worm! (Worms, of course, are very partial to tender roots!) And what if the seed should sprout; surely the delicate little sprouts would be damaged trying to push through the heavy compacted soil above it.

The second little seed decided it was too risky! It would wait and see what happened to the other seed first. Besides which, the seed was quite comfortable where it was. For the time being, at least, the second little seed decided to play it safe and remain dormant. Unfortunately, however, that very same morning a farmyard hen scratching about in the undergrowth discovered the dormant seed and promptly ate it! I guess you got the moral of this whole story? We all like to play it safe, playing it safe is often driven by a desire for security, but it can lead to stagnation and significant long-term, negative consequences. Avoiding risks means you rarely step out of your comfort zone, which causes personal and professional growth to stall. You are likely to miss out on unique opportunities—such as promotions, new relationships, or learning experiences—that only come from taking chances.

Choosing short-term comfort over risk often leads to a lifetime of "what ifs". The pain of realizing you never fully tried to achieve your potential can become heavier to bear than the pain of failure. By staying within a safe, predictable routine, you never discover what you are truly capable of accomplishing. This results in living a "half-life" that is smaller than you are designed for. Ironically, playing it safe is one of the riskiest choices you can make because it often ensures you end up in a life of mediocrity or, worse, a life you never wanted. It creates a "slow burn" of boredom and dissatisfaction. 

FURTHER READING:

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" 2 Tim. 1:7.(NKJV).

"Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys" Prov. 18:9. (ESV).

DECLARATION: 

Dear Abba Father, I thank You for the gift of life and the privilege of salvation. Dear Lord, I take authority over every spirit of fear that wants to take me back to Egypt. I command every stronghold working against my advancement and progress to be pulled down in the mighty name of Jesus. I decree that I am a victor and not a victim, graced and not disgraced. The lines fall for me in pleasant places, my portion is blessed and handed over to me in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Lev. 20:1-27.

Lev. 21:1-24.

Lev. 22:1-33.

QUOTE FOR THE DAY:

"The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do In Life Is To Play It Safe."