Divine Opportunity

Title: Divine Opportunity

Scripture: “making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:16

Have you ever walked away from a situation frustrated because you realize you just missed an opportunity? Maybe it was to make a sale, or make an improvement, or maybe even make a point.Maybe it was an opportunity to minister to someone you haven’t seen in a while, or to give someone a quick word of encouragement. Maybe it was an opportunity to learn from someone who had something to contribute to your life, either for your career or family life. Don’t you just hate that? Especially when you don’t realize it until it’s about 2:30 in the morning when you wake up to get a drink of water or something? You slap your forehead and go, “What a fool I was to not take advantage of that! Why didn’t I recognize that when I had the chance?”

Be Wise. When I say, “be wise,” I am not necessarily saying, “be smart.” You see, there can be a huge difference between being smart and being wise. What do I mean? Simply this: there are a lot of intelligent people who are fools. They deny truth, and they live foolish and sinful lives. Someone I love dearly has a Ph.D and is incredibly intelligent. But he foolishly pursues a sinful lifestyle. Brains do not necessarily equal wisdom.

[pullquote]Transform your fear into faith and seize this opportunity.[/pullquote]

In order to make the right choices and initiate effective action in seizing a divine opportunity, you must understand the seasons of life. Don’t remain ignorant study the times, expand your knowledge and be open to the Holy Spirit’s guidance; for He will reveal the times and seasons.
You have the power to determine the quality and effectiveness of your future by how you treat a seized opportunity.Don’t be idle or indolent. Be active and diligent in the participation of the purposes of God by preparing your self for divine opportunities. Pursue righteousness as well and work on those areas that thwarted you from God’s best; and prepare your self for the next season.
Do not be afraid of entering in this great door of opportunity for effectual service. Though, there may be many adversaries such as fear, criticism, apathy, indolence, and uncertainty opposing you, God has provided you with the ability and power to handle and conquer every foe.

Purpose to take advantage of opportunities God brings your way this week

Take advantage of opportunities to pray for loved ones who don’t know Christ.
Take advantage of opportunities to tell someone they can go to heaven, or give them my name and number, or have them go to the website and contact me there.
Take advantage of opportunities to show the love of God in action, by serving in the community, donating to the Salvation Army, helping with Habitat for Humanity, or whatever.
Take advantage of opportunities to bless your employers and employees. Take advantage of opportunities to bless customers or clients.
Take advantage of opportunities to let your good works bring praise to the Father.
Take advantage of the opportunities, and watch God work!

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