Opportunity Always There!

Opportunities do not always arise where we think they might. In fact, opportunities can come where we least expect them and because of that they are often missed. When our focus remains on ourselves it is far too easy to look at certain situations of life as limitations rather than opportunities. On the other hand, when we keep our focus on GLORIFYING GOD, opportunity is always there regardless of our circumstances! Is that not the attitude demonstrated by Job? ( Job 1:20-21)

As Jesus encouraged the disciples while mentioning the persecution that was to come, we read. . .
"(12) But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake. (13) THIS WILL BE YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BEAR WITNESS." ( Luke 21:12-13 ESV)

Rather than the persecution, imprisonment, and being brought before this world's rulers being the end of opportunity, these very circumstances would be an open door in and of themselves. As a specific example, Paul's imprisonment provided the opportunity to even reach some in Caesar's household. ( Philippians 4:22)

When we learn to view our circumstances from the standpoint of how we can use them to GLORIFY GOD, an amazing thing happens to our overall outlook on life. With our focus always on GLORIFYING GOD, we will begin to think differently about our circumstances and the challenges we face in this life. In this way -- just like those listed in Hebrews chapter eleven -- we can also be heroes; heroes of a faith that GLORIFIES AND HONORS GOD! It is not when life is easy, but when it is the most challenging that we have the greatest and most dynamic opportunity to be a testimony to those around us regarding our view of God and the fact He is ultimately in control. Therefore, rather than moaning and whining about trying times, let us rejoice in the opportunity that is ours to GLORIFY GOD by drawing the worlds attention to Him as the One Who has provided us with a "living hope" and an assured eternal "inheritance" ( 1 Peter 1:3-4); a sustaining focus through life's varied circumstances. Life's challenges provide an open door to exemplify our faith and demonstrate the steadfast courage and peace that is ours with the door of eternity God has opened before us. Blessed be the Name of the Lord!

Have a great day USING THE OPEN DOOR THAT'S ALWAYS THERE!
Carl

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