When Isaac asked Esau to prepare a delicious meal of antelope meat for him to eat so that he could bless him, Rebekah used the opportunity of a short distance between Jacob’s tent and his flock, making sure that the dish was made ready and the blessing stolen before Esau got back. The fast reaction worked to the advantage of Rebekah and Jacob.
Some folks criticized the woman at Bethany for wasting the oil instead of selling it and giving the money to the poor but Jesus rebuked them. By the time this particular woman, along with other people and also Jesus’ mother came to anoint the body of Jesus Christ after His death, it was already late; the Lord Jesus had risen. Thankfully, the woman had given her sacrifice before it was too late.
We must always be ready to do good according to the word of God in Galatians 6:10 saying we should seize every opportunity to do good to all men.
My prayer is that the Lord will give you the grace and wisdom to offer your gifts at a time acceptable unto Him, in the powerful name of Jesus. I pray your gift or sacrifice to the Lord never be considered late by Him.